MS Animal Sciences at University of Maine

Programme overview

A research-based M.S. with a required thesis covering animal health, nutrition, management, reproduction and microbiomes, with emphasis on field experience and molecular techniques and access to the Small Animal Research Facility and DNA Sequencing Facility.

Faculty: School of Food and Agriculture | Department: Animal and Veterinary Sciences | Duration: Minimum 30 credit hours including thesis; typically about 2 years, may take up to 3 | Intake: Rolling admission | Study mode: full-time | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

At least 12 credits of 500/600-level coursework excluding thesis (at least 9 in AVS), thesis credits (AVS 699, 6-15), one credit of responsible conduct of research, two graduate seminars, and at least one statistics course (BIO 509, BIO 593, FSN 524 or STS 437). Includes a graduate committee and a final oral thesis defense.

Career pathways

Animal and biotechnology industry, academia, non-profits, state and federal agencies, biomedical research, and preparation for veterinary and medical schools.

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.Sc. in a life science (e.g. Animal Sciences, Zoology, Biology); minimum GRE score of 300 (advisor can waive); English proficiency as set by the Graduate School; statement of purpose naming the AVS faculty of interest; an AVS faculty advisor identified before admission.

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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