About the course

The Department of Animal Science is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellent research, teaching, and extension programs in animal agriculture and animal biology. Our faculty members have received national recognition for the quality of their classroom instruction and attention to student needs and concerns. Students in the Animal Sciences M.S. concentrate on one of the animal sciences emphasis areas: genetics, growth biology, nutrition, physiology, or production systems. Students have the option of tailoring their individual programs to include study in more than one emphasis area. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Minneapolis
Fall (October), 2024	Minneapolis
Spring (January), 2025	Minneapolis
Fall (October), 2025	Minneapolis
Spring (January), 2026	Minneapolis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

A baccalaureate degree or its international equivalent in agriculture, biology, or a ly related field. Applicants should have substantial training in chemistry, mathematics, physics, and statistics. A minimum baccalaureate grade point average of 3.0 is generally required for admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Animal Sciences.

　　Three letters of recommendation.

　　A personal statement by the applicant describing objectives and goals.

　　Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English.

　　International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:

　　TOEFL

　　Internet Based - Total Score: 79

　　Internet Based - Writing Score: 21

　　Internet Based - Reading Score: 19

　　Paper Based - Total Score: 550

　　IELTS

　　Total Score: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　85th / 1250

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