MSc in Animal Sciences - Animal Breeding and Genetics in Manhattan United States | Kansas State University

Kansas State University | Manhattan United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 20,705
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

Graduate programs are tailored to provide students with specialized training in genetics, animal breeding, and statistical methods. Students can choose supplementary courses from various biological and physical science disciplines. A standard curriculum may incorporate advanced courses such as statistical and population genetics, animal breeding techniques, experimental design and statistics, genomics, and molecular biology. Research projects utilize field data collected from partner ranches, breed associations, and academic institutions. The program offers comprehensive analytical resources, including genetic evaluation software and high-performance computing systems for processing large-scale genomic and sequencing data.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants, including current K-State students, must upload copies of transcripts.
A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
As a general guideline, students applying to the program should have a minimum of a 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA or their last 60 hours should be a 3.0/4.0. In special circumstances, students with a 2.8/4.0 will be considered on a provisional basis, if space is available.
Letters of Recommendation
iBT TOEFL (internet based) scores must have a minimum total score of 79 with no part score below 20 on the reading, listening, and writing sections.

Applicants who are submitting a paper-based TOEFL (PBT) test scores must have a minimum total score of 550 with no part score below 55 on reading or listening sections and a TWE (Test of Written English) score of 5.0 or higher.

Applicants who are submitting an IELTS score must have a minimum total score of 6.5 with part scores of 6.5 or higher on the reading, listening, and writing sections.

Tuition USD 20,705

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