Highland Heights,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Animal Science - Animal Reproduction in Carbondale United States | Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
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Carbondale United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
40,809
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our distinguished reputation in animal reproduction studies stems from dedicated faculty guidance, a strong focus on field research, and exceptional access to University Farms' top-tier facilities. Students engage with a rigorous curriculum encompassing physiology, genetics, endocrinology, and biotechnological applications.
The program spans multiple animal science disciplines including nutrition, reproductive physiology, biotechnology, and growth studies, with particular focus on beef cattle, dairy herds, horses, and swine. Alternative research models may incorporate other species or cell cultures.
Students may opt for either a thesis or non-thesis track. Those aiming for PhD programs should select the thesis path, which provides intensive research experience to prepare for doctoral studies. The non-thesis alternative offers a more structured, course-intensive approach ideal for students seeking immediate industry employment or career advancement. Both options provide exceptional hands-on learning through classroom instruction and practical animal care, feeding, and management experiences.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A, approximately a B- average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework, 3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a B average). An applicant was awarded a Master's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States and has been in residence in the United States continuously prior to application to SIU (not out of the country for more than one calendar year). You have a minimum of 60 graded (A, B, C) hours of recent coursework completed at an accredited college / university in the United States with continuous residence in the United States prior to application at SIU. Pass / Fail, Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory, or Proficiency credit is not acceptable. The English language requirement may be met by submitting: 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 80 on the internet-based TOEFL, 6.5 on the IELTS
Minimum requirements for students entering the M.S. in Animal Science program are:
a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Biological Sciences, or related field
a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. (A = 4.0)
300 cumulative score, 3.0 analytical writing score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Statement of Research Interests
three letters of recommendation (at least two from undergraduate professors)
TOEFL exam for international students. Students can be admitted with a G.P.A. under 3.0 or for a GRE deficiency on a conditional basis and must enroll in a minimum of seven credit hours of structured courses at the 400-500 level during their first semester and achieve a B or better in each course or be dropped from the program. Undergraduate courses cannot be given graduate credit.
Minimum requirements for students entering the M.S. in Animal Science program are:
a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Biological Sciences, or related field
a minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. (A = 4.0)
300 cumulative score, 3.0 analytical writing score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Statement of Research Interests
three letters of recommendation (at least two from undergraduate professors)
TOEFL exam for international students. Students can be admitted with a G.P.A. under 3.0 or for a GRE deficiency on a conditional basis and must enroll in a minimum of seven credit hours of structured courses at the 400-500 level during their first semester and achieve a B or better in each course or be dropped from the program. Undergraduate courses cannot be given graduate credit.
Tuition
USD
40,809