MS Animal Sciences at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Programme overview

The MS in Animal Sciences covers basic and applied genetics, nutrition, physiology, reproduction, animal health, molecular biology of growth and metabolism, and muscle biology. Emphasis is on animal industries in subtropical and tropical environments.

Faculty: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience | Duration: 30 credits (Plan A thesis or Plan B non-thesis) | Intake: Fall (Feb 1 deadline) and Spring (Sep 1 deadline) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Honolulu, HI, United States

What you will study

Students complete at least 18 credits of coursework (12 at 600 level or above) including ANSC 641 seminar, plus thesis research (Plan A) or a Plan B master's project, one semester of teaching experience, a general exam and a final exam. Recommended core courses include Advanced Animal Nutrition, Physiology of Reproduction, Growth Biology of Meat Animals and DNA and Genetic Analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in animal science or equivalent from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher; evidence of superior scholarship; three letters of recommendation; GRE general test scores; statement of objectives; resume; TOEFL minimum 580 (600 recommended) for international applicants. Interviews may be requested. Applicants with a non-animal-science degree must take ANSC 200 or 201, a production course and other courses set by the department. Deadlines: February 1 for fall and September 1 for spring.

Domestic applicants: USD 10,400 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition for 2026-27 based on a typical full-time load of 8 credits per semester (indicative budget figure from the cost of attendance page); excludes fees ($934), housing, food, books and other costs. Hawaii resident rate. Source

International applicants: USD 22,432 a year (2026-27). Graduate tuition for 2026-27 based on a typical full-time load of 8 credits per semester (indicative budget figure from the cost of attendance page); excludes fees ($934), housing, food, books and other costs. Non-resident rate. Source

Graduate applications are accepted for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; Graduate Division begins processing applications from August 1 for the following Fall and Summer semester and from April 1 for the following Spring semester.

All graduate application deadlines are set by the graduate programmes and vary by programme; some programmes set priority deadlines. Most Fall applicants hear a decision by late March/early April and Spring applicants by November/December. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/

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