MS Animal Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Programme overview

The Department of Animal Sciences offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science in Animal Sciences degree.

Faculty: College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Science s | Department: Department of Animal Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed include ANSC 599 Thesis Research (min/max applied toward degree).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates for admission to the M.S. program must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution equivalent to those from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (A = 4.0) during the last 60 credit hours or approximately two years of undergraduate study, and for any graduate study is required for admission. Candidates for admission who have a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 can request special consideration of the application materials submitted. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required for admission. English proficiency requirements for admission follow Graduate College requirements. Application materials include baccalaureate degree transcripts, a resume, a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. Applicants who do not have an animal sciences, biology, chemistry, or related STEM degree or

Domestic applicants: USD 14,908 a year (2026-27). Illinois resident rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Non-Illinois U.S. resident tuition for this programme: $32,204. Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insura Source

International applicants: USD 32,204 a year (2026-27). International rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insurance, housing and other expenses as the source states them separately Source

Not all graduate programmes offer admission in all terms; term availability is set by each programme of study.

Graduate applicants apply online through the Graduate College application; deadlines and term availability are set by each programme. Medicine, law and veterinary medicine applicants apply directly to their colleges.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply

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