Master of Animal Science at University of Idaho

University of Idaho offers the Master of Animal Science as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Moscow campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for animal science and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2026.

About Master of Animal Science

Advance the animal agriculture industry.

Innovations in animal science help to advance animal care, breeding, meat and dairy quality and production, and other important areas of the animal agriculture industry.

This program will prepare you to make your own contribution to the ever-changing field. You will build research skills and develop specialized knowledge in areas like animal nutrition, reproductive physiology, meats, animal breeding, and muscle biology and growth.

You also will conduct independent research on a topic that interests you in the form of a thesis. Much of your experience will take place in the on-campus meat-science labs and animal centers, home to purebred cows, breeding Suffolk ewes, and milking Holstein cows.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Animal Science at University of Idaho

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale equivalent to U.S. bachelor’s degree. If your GPA meets the minimum admission requirements, the department of major will determine if your overall academic record and test scores meet department requirements.

Note: If you do not meet the minimum 3.00 GPA, your application can be considered for admission if you:

Earned an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher for your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits.

Worked in the program specific profession for 5+ years.
Obtained a letter of support from a faculty member in the department.
Wrote a detailed statement/essay describing your professional experience and potential to succeed academically

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Animal Science

With this degree, you could become a/an:

Industry consultant
Production manager
Livestock breeder
Feedlot operator
Extension educator
Research scientist

Fee Information

Application Fee 70

How to Apply

Students must submit:

An international application for admission.
$70 application fee (nonrefundable).
Official secondary school transcripts identifying subjects taken, marks received and graduation date. If you have not yet graduated from your secondary school, a transcript showing all completed work may be accepted for early admission. External examination reports should be provided when applicable.
Official transcripts with subjects and marks received from any colleges or universities attended.
An official TOEFL score or equivalent.
Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English. To find more information about the University of Idaho’s policy on academic transcripts and certified translations see the Transcripts and Translations Document.
A statement of your activities if you've had a gap in education.

Please note: Students applying after the deadlines above or with incomplete files by these deadlines can still be considered for admission if they have their educational credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation service. There are five professional credential evaluation services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations.

Master of Animal Science at University of Idaho

University of Idaho

United States of America, Aberdeen