MSc Agricultural Sciences (Animal Science major) at University of Hohenheim

Programme overview

The Animal Science major in the Master's programme in Agricultural Science is just right for you if you are interested in the sustainable breeding, husbandry, nutrition, and health of farm animals and the production of high-quality animal-based food. Our range of courses is specially tailored to the requirements of the labour market and is oriented on current research topics.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural Sciences | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester and summer semester | Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The five compulsory modules on animal health, microbiome, behavioural physiology and animal welfare, genomics in animal breeding, and physiology of animal nutrition together comprise 30 ECTS credits. You can choose four semi-elective modules with a total of 30 ECTS credits from a wide range of animal science modules.

Career pathways

The “Animal Science” major provides you with a well-rounded education for careers upstream and downstream in agriculture (crops and livestock), including a career in science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadlines 1st subject-related semesterfor the winter semester: 15 September (Germans, EU citizens) 15 March (non-EU citizens) for the summer semester (Germans, EU citizens): preferably by 15 January so that all formal requirements for enrolment can be completed in time. Applications can be submitted until 15 March. Higher subject-related semesters Application to a higher semester is possible for the winter semester (application deadline: EU citizens: 15 September, non-EU citizens: 15 March) and summer semester (application deadline: All applications: 15 January). Requirements Formal requirements: The Animal Science major in the Master of Agricultural Sciences programme requires knowledge of agricultural and animal sciences in the depth taught in Bachelor's degree programmes in agricultural sciences, agricultural biology, biology, or veterinary medicine. If you have completed one of these Bachelor’s degree programmes, or a related degree programme, you are in the right place.

Intake: Winter semester and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/hohcampus

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