Manhattan,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Animal Sciences - Meat science in Manhattan United States | Kansas State University
Kansas State University
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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
The meat science curriculum offers an extensive education, equipping students for both basic and practical research, innovation in products and processes, as well as technical roles across industrial, academic, governmental, and global sectors. Professors lead studies in muscle tissue development, factors influencing meat quality before and after slaughter, protein chemistry (including myofibrillar proteins, collagen, and pigments), packaging techniques, lighting effects, byproduct utilization, cured meats, quality control, and food safety. The program features a state-of-the-art meat lab for experimental and commercial-scale production, analytical labs for physical/chemical testing, plus specialized spaces for thermal processing, product display, and sensory assessment. Graduate candidates gain hands-on experience through teaching assignments, research projects, and outreach initiatives as integral components of their professional development.
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.
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