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MS Animal and Food Sciences at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Animal and Food Sciences prepares graduates for advanced roles in private and public organisations. It suits people interested in animal nutrition, food safety and agricultural innovation.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment  |  Department: Animal and Food Sciences  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Research areas include Equine Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Food Protein, Meat Color, Mammalian Reproduction, Poultry Nutrition, Ruminant Nutrition and Swine Nutrition.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical companies, veterinary consultants, universities, the US Department of Agriculture, and food and agricultural companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Applicants to the Animal and Food Science Master’s program must have completed a four-year degree at an accredited institution of higher education with at least a 3.0 GPA for all undergraduate courses. Additionally, they must submit scores from the verbal, quantitative, and analytical portions of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Previous coursework requirements also include the successful completion of: one semester calculus or physics three semesters biology/physiology three semesters chemistry (including one semester of organic chemistry or biochemistry) courses in physiology, cell biology, microbiology, and anatomy are encouraged, but not required Other Required Application Materials: CV or Resume Personal Statement describing applicant's interests, motivation, and goals as they relate to the program GRE Scores Three Letters of Recommendation Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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