Graduate Certificate in Reproductive and Genomic Technologies for Livestock at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

A 12-credit certificate providing advanced training in beef cattle reproduction and genomics for animal science graduate students, post-baccalaureate and veterinary students, and professionals. It can stand alone or be earned within an approved animal science or veterinary programme, and is supported by the National Center for Applied Reproduction and Genomics.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources | Department: Division of Animal Sciences | Duration: Coursework completable in 36 weeks; must finish within 5 years of acceptance | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Eight required credits: Physiological Principles and Fundamentals of Bovine Reproduction, Applications of Reproductive Technologies, Applied Livestock Genetics, Introduction to Genomics, and Marketing and Advocating Reproductive and Genomic Services. Four 1-credit electives chosen from practicums (estrus synchronization and AI, heifer and bull evaluation, pregnancy diagnosis, IVF and embryo transfer) and genomics courses. Practicums combine online and in-person instruction; other courses are fully online.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Missouri Graduate School (applies to all graduate programmes): a qualifying bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework for degree-seeking applicants. Individual programmes set their own additional criteria and deadlines.

Requirements published at program group level.

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 programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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