About the course

The Master of Science in Agriculture with a concentration in Animal and Dairy Science curriculum is based on a total of 30 credit hours. This option requires a thesis. The student must have completed or will be required to complete in addition to the graduate coursework, 9 credit hours (4000 or above) of animal/dairy sciences courses. These 9 credit hours must include at least one course in breeding, nutrition, or reproduction and at least one course in a species-specific production system. All students are expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of the Animal and Dairy Sciences field. Opportunities to meet this expectation include: audit additional animal sciences courses (below 4000 level), serve as a teaching assistant for Introduction to Animal Science, or attend departmental journal clubs. Students not holding a degree in animal or dairy sciences (or related field) will be required to do at least one of the above, as directed by the major advisor. Any undergraduate courses would not be included in the program of study. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$37,185

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2024	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2024	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2024	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2025	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2025	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2025	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2026	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2026	Mississippi

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

A minimum of 3.00 GPA and the GRE is required for all programs (Master of Science thesis and non-thesis options, Master of Agriculture, and Doctor of Philosophy). Individual faculty serving as major professors may have additional requirements for students they advise. Therefore, it is advisable that a prospective student contact faculty with whom he/she is interested in working to determine if they have additional admission requirements (i.e., GRE score, etc.). An international applicant is required to have a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 575 PBT (84 iBT) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score of 7.0 or higher to be considered for admission.

　　A graduate from another institution seeking admission to graduate school at Mississippi State University must provide official transcripts from the college which the applicant is attending or has attended and from which he/she will receive or has received a bachelor’s degree.

　　Applicants to Mississippi State University must compose and submit a statement of purpose.

　　Three letters of recommendation are required to process applications and must be submitted electronically.

　　Prospective students should upload a resume/curriculum vitae during the online application process.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 84.0

　　

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