Animal Sciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Study Animal Sciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global, a Master degree offered on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 22, 2027.

About Animal Sciences (MS)

*Starting for Fall 2021 applicants, our Animal Science MS degree has had a name change. It is now called the Animal & Comparative Biomedical Science MS degree. To get an Animal Science focused degree, please search and apply for the Animal & Comparative Biomedcial Sciences MS Degree.

The Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program provides our students with an opportunity to perform research that spans from molecular biology and whole animal physiology to meat and dairy production to studies on the business of horse racing. This broad range of interests and expertise provides our students with a unique opportunity to learn with a diverse group of colleagues as they develop skills that will help them as they train for a career in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, animal production, or the race track industry.

The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences offers programs leading to a Master of Science in Animal Sciences. The program provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working with distinguished faculty in state of the art facilities. Areas of study include:

Dairy Management
Stress Physiology (Toxicology, Heat Stress)
Reproduction/Reproductive Endocrinology
Obesity/Metabolic/Nutritional Endocrinology
Race Track Industry

Disciplines

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Animal Sciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

For all applicants:

Statement of Purpose
3 Letters of Recommendation
CV or Resume
English Proficiency Test (for International Students)

For Traditional MS Program applicants:

Prerequisite courses:

3 units college-level Algebra (Calculus recommended);
1 year of General Biology with laborotories
1 year of Organic Chemistry with laboratories

Additional courses recommended:

Advanced courses in Animal Sciences (eg. Animal Behavior, Animal Nutrition, Meat Science)
Anatomy/Physiology
Physics
Analytical Chemistry & Biochemistry.

For Race Track Industry Program applicants:

GMAT is required

Standardized Tests

Required test(s):
Required GRE Subject tests:
Recommended tests:
Recommended GRE Subject tests:
Minimum GRE Verbal:
Minimum GRE Quantitative:
Minumum GRE Written
Minimum GMAT: None
Minimum MAT:
Minimum TOEFL: 550
Minimum IELTS: 7

Funding Opportunities

Graduate Assistantships (GTA) are available through the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences.

Admissions Deadlines

Applications will not be submitted to this program, if you want to apply to program formally known as Animal Science please apply and see deadlines for Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences MS Program:

Domestic Applicants:

International Applicants:

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 4832

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Animal Sciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Animal Sciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Animal Sciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson