Overview

Key features

Themes like animal nutrition, animal health, animal welfare, levels of management, genetic diversity and socio-economic factors are all widely discussed in the Animal Sciences programme at the Wageningen University and Research .

In that you can tackle problems related to sustainable livestock development as well as for management systems of livestock, companion and zoo animals.

Why this programme?

Great deal of attention to knowledge development for sustainable animal husbandry.

Unique programme in the Netherlands, tailor made to your study interests.

International orientation with the opportunity to study or write your thesis abroad.

Specialisations

Within the master's programme you can choose one of the following specialisations to meet your personal interests.

Genetics and Biodiversity

Nutrition and Metabolism

Global and Sustainable Production

Adaptation, Health and Behaviour

Molecule, Cell and Organ Functioning

Animal Ecology

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genomics

Genetic Improvement of Livestock

Modern Statistics for the Life Sciences

Population and Quantitative Genetics

Sustainability Assessment of Animal Systems

Health, Welfare and Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wageningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Animal Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirements for the master's programme Animal Sciences are defined in such a way that the students should be able to successfully complete the programme nominally in two years. To comply, students should have sufficient knowledge on concepts and methodologies related to animals (terrestrial and aquatic), for example breeding, health and welfare, behaviour, and nutrition. For collection and analyses of experimental data, a solid basis in research methodology and statistics is necessary.

An assessment of the student's expertise in the following topics:

Biology (animal biology and physiology)

Natural sciences (chemistry) applied to the discipline of domesticated animals

Mathematics (differentiation, integration, first order differential equations, calculus, linear algebra)

Research methodology including basics in statistics

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21200 EUR / year

≈ 21200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Wageningen

Netherlands

700 - 800 EUR / 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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