MPS Animal Science at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Animal Science may be defined as the study and integration of all disciplines that relate to the function and care of animals for the benefit of society by providing companionship, food, fiber, performance, and research. Graduate students may specialize in animal management, breeding, genetics and genomics, growth and developmental biology, meat science, nutrition, reproductive biology, and animal health. The department maintains numerous facilities for research involving both small and large animals. Laboratories are equipped with the latest instrumentation.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 30 credits at the 400 or 500 level is required, with a minimum of 18 credits at the 500 level, and at least 6 credits in formal (i. Courses include Foundation Readings in Animal Science, Scientific Scholarship (Ethics Offering), Supervised Experience in College Teaching, Individual Studies (Scholarly Paper).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Prerequisite to graduate work is the completion of an undergraduate major in animal science, dairy science, poultry science, or a related biological science. Although not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Students with a 3.00 junior/senior grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission on a competitive basis. Exceptions to admission requirements may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

Duration: 30 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-admissions/how-to-apply/

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