MPS Animal Sciences at University of Maine

Programme overview

A non-thesis Master of Science (Professional Studies) designed for higher-level jobs in the animal industry and government agencies that do not require research experience, and to strengthen applications to professional programmes such as veterinary medicine. Focus area is extension for livestock and applied animal health.

Faculty: School of Food and Agriculture | Department: Animal and Veterinary Sciences | Duration: Minimum 30 credit hours; as little as one academic year; full- or part-time | Intake: Rolling basis | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

At least 15 credits at the 500/600 level, at least 12 credits in Animal and Veterinary Sciences, a minimum of 3 credits of independent study (e.g. AVS 699), and a literature review guided by an advisor and a studies committee of at least two graduate faculty. A five-year B.Sc./M.P.S. track lets seniors take graduate courses.

Career pathways

Higher-level roles in the animal industry and government agencies, animal healthcare, the livestock industry, and agriculture-related work in education and political careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.Sc. degree; English proficiency as set by the Graduate School; GRE not required. Application to the Graduate School as a degree applicant including essay, resume, recommendation letters and transcripts. An AVS faculty advisor must be obtained before admission, and a Program of Study form submitted in the first semester.

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 applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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