M.S. in Animal Sciences Degree Requirements
The M.S. degree in animal sciences trains students to gain advanced knowledge and develop research expertise in such areas as biotechnology, cell biology, nutrition, physiology, reproduction, and management of animals. It prepares students for future careers in technical consulting, education, and research in academic, industrial, and government institutions. The program of study must include a minimum of 30 graduate credits and completion of a Master’s Thesis. The thesis is expected to be based on original hypothesis-driven research of publishable quality. Six credits of thesis research (ANSC 899) are required. No more than 4 credits of investigations (ANSC 995) can apply. Each candidate must present at least two seminars (exclusive of the thesis defense) and must serve as a teaching assistant for at least one semester. A thesis committee will consist of at least three members of the Graduate Faculty; one of these will be the primary mentor. Students will design a program of study in close consultation with their thesis committee, including their academic courses and scientific research project. Candidates will be required to pass an oral examination based on graduate courses and completed thesis.
