MS Animal Physiology at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The Master of Science in animal physiology in the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources allows maximum flexibility in courses and research problems. Students have the opportunity to work with beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, or laboratory animals. Research problems in farm animals and laboratory animals form the basis for many studies, but a comparative approach is emphasized.

Faculty: Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Graduate Seminar. Programme/major requirements total 36 credit hours.

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Entry requirements

Requirements are similar to those in other biological sciences. The student should have completed basic courses in the physical and biological sciences, including genetics, nutrition, and physiology. Deficiencies may prolong the time needed to complete degree programs. A regular graduate student is a degree-seeking student who meets all the criteria for regular admission to a program of their choice and under no requirements to make up deficiencies. For regular admission, a student must: Possess a baccalaureate degree from a college or university and have at least a grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or an average of 3.0 or higher for the last sixty credit hours). Provide three letters of reference from persons acquainted with the applicant’s professional work, experience, or academic background. Submit a written statement of 500 words or more indicating the applicant’s goals and objectives relative to receiving a graduate degree. Applicants are advised to contact a potential faculty advisor before they initiate the application process. *International students must meet WVU's minimum score requirement for English language proficiency . ** A standardized graduate examination score (GRE or MCAT) is not required for admission to this degree. Major Code: 1716

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 made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee (waivers for WVU and WVU Medicine employees, active military and veterans, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps members); minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher. International graduate applicants also pay the non-refundable $75 fee.

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