Advance your expertise in animal sciences with a comprehensive program focused on animal health, genetics, and nutrition, designed for professionals seeking practical skills without a thesis requirement.
Credential Type
Master's Degree
Cost (2024)
$24,160
Delivery Format
Online
Program Length
32 Credit Hours
Enrollment
Fall or Spring
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree required
Benefit 1
Gain thorough knowledge of animal genetics, nutrition, and health.
Benefit 2
Acquire practical skills through intensive coursework.
Benefit 3
Enhance career prospects in animal science fields.
Overview
The Master of Animal Sciences, M.S. (non-thesis) degree is for industry professionals, veterinarians, animal scientists, pet breeders, and animal care enthusiasts. It allows you to explore in-depth courses on animal health, genetics, and nutrition, enhancing your expertise and practical skills in animal sciences.
Our graduates have a competitive edge in the job market and secure higher-level jobs and increased salaries because of their advanced knowledge, experience, and skillset. Other graduates strengthen their application to professional degree programs such as veterinary medicine.
Skills You Will Learn
Upon completing this degree, you will:
- Develop the ability to critically analyze current research and literature in animal sciences, staying updated with the latest developments.
- Learn to design robust experiments in animal sciences, including understanding multiple regression, method of fitting constants, and factorial experiments.
- Gain proficiency in advanced statistical techniques such as analysis of covariance and using statistical software packages for agricultural experiments.
- Enhance skills in interpreting scientific data and understanding the strengths and limitations of various analytical approaches.
- Learn to use computer applications and statistical packages effectively to analyze and manage data in agricultural research.
Build Skills that Matter
Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in your field and create meaningful impact.
Course Details
The Master of Animal Sciences, MANSC (Non-thesis) curriculum includes:
Required courses:
- ANSC 590 Animal Sciences Seminar or ANSC 591 Grad Bioinformatics Seminar
- ANSC 593 Res Studies in Animal Sciences
Select One Statistics Course:
- ANSC 440 Applied Statistical Methods I
- ANSC 445 Statistical Methods
- ANSC 449 Biological Modeling
- ANSC 442 Introduction to Data Analytics
Elective Courses: Please consult with advisor
- Elective 400- or 500-level courses (18-20 hours)
- Chosen in consultation with the advisor (excludes ANSC 590, ANSC 591, ANSC 593)
How to Enroll
Applying for this Degree
To apply for a graduate degree program, you'll need to start an online application through the University of Illinois Graduate College. Admission is possible for fall (mid-August), spring (mid-January), and summer (mid-June) semesters. Candidates for admission are encouraged to submit the complete application package no later than 2 months before the start of the desired admission semester.
To ensure a smooth application process, please review the following list of required and optional components that you will need to prepare for your submission:
- Bachelor’s degree: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for the last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission. Candidates for admission that have a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 can request special consideration of the application materials submitted.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Not required.
- English proficiency scores (international students only): If you are a non-native English speaker, you must upload your TOEFL or IELTS scores directly to your application. Review the Graduate College’s English proficiency requirements for more details on possible exemptions.
- Professional resume: This should include personal information (name, address, telephone number, and email address), academic background, work experience (start and end dates for each position and a brief description of responsibilities), educational training, professional associations, and leadership experiences.
- Academic Statement and two Personal Statement Short Answer Essays.
- Three letters of recommendation.
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