Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Animal Science in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
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Brookings United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,081
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Advances in animal science lead to better livestock care, productivity, health, and performance. Uncovering breakthroughs in animal nutrition, reproduction, development, and meat science demands solid scientific expertise. Through our interdisciplinary methods focusing on production optimization, product improvement, and sustainable resource management, graduate students develop robust competencies. Both faculty and students engage in fundamental and practical research across nutrition, reproductive biology, muscle science, genetic improvement, meat technology, and livestock production. Our alumni find career opportunities expanding across varied sectors, including animal industries, biotech innovations, and food science. Numerous graduate students design independent studies or collaborate with professors using our extensive facilities to address modern agricultural and environmental challenges.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have an undergraduate degree in animal science or related field
Want to conduct research
Have a desire to positively advance animal agriculture
Have strong research and criticalthinking skills
Like to work with animals
GRE Not required
TOEFL 79-80 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 8.5
IELTS 6.5
Two letters of reference a letter of interest and intent transcripts and a resume
A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
Want to conduct research
Have a desire to positively advance animal agriculture
Have strong research and criticalthinking skills
Like to work with animals
GRE Not required
TOEFL 79-80 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 8.5
IELTS 6.5
Two letters of reference a letter of interest and intent transcripts and a resume
A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
Tuition
USD
13,081