Overview

The Animal Sciences program at North Dakota State University is designed for students wanting to be leaders in agricultural business, livestock production, scientific innovation and post-secondary education.

Key Facts

Specialize in areas such as animal breeding, nutrition, genetics, health and stewardship, reproductive physiology and meat science, with hands-on research experience that aligns with your unique interests. The graduate-level programs are tailored to your goals, providing interdisciplinary approaches and personalized academic plans to meet the needs of each student.

With access to cutting-edge facilities and mentorship from renowned faculty, you'll gain the specialized training needed to drive progress in the animal sciences field. Prospective MS or Ph.D. candidates are encouraged to contact animal sciences faculty members in their area of interest as potential advisors before submitting an application.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal health

Physiology

Meat science

Animal genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fargo, United States

Disciplines

Biology Animal Science Genetics View 139 other Masters in Animal Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are required to submit your online application and nonrefundable $35 application fee

A statement of purpose is required for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online application

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Submitting your transcripts (statement of marks)

All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship or residency, must demonstrate proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission to a graduate program

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23460 USD / year

≈ 23460 USD / year
Out-of-State

20100 USD / year

≈ 20100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13410 USD / year

≈ 13410 USD / year

Living costs

Fargo

United States

870 - 1260 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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