Overview

Studies of Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin Madison may often employ the use of livestock or laboratory animals, or both, as subjects. Development of an individual course of study is flexible in order to meet the needs of students with varied interests. Graduates find employment in academic teaching and research, in professional veterinary or medical degree programs, in industrial research in the food and feed industries, in laboratory research programs with governmental and international agencies, private corporations, and in industrial or institutional management positions requiring a high level of scientific training.

Students may choose to focus on the areas of: nutrition, rumen microbiology, aquaculture, reproductive physiology–endocrinology, genetics, animal breeding, muscle biology, meat science, cell biology, animal health, immunity and toxicology, or international agriculture. Considerable opportunity for study exists in joint programs with bacteriology, toxicology, biochemistry, the interdepartmental graduate program in nutritional sciences, genetics, endocrinology, reproductive physiology training program, food science, physiology, agricultural and applied economics, biometry, cellular and molecular biology, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical and biological engineering, bio engineering, comparative biosciences, and anatomy.

Learning outcomes

Articulates, critiques, or elaborates the theories, research methods, and approaches to inquiry or schools of practice in the field of study.
Identifies sources and assembles evidence pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of study.
Demonstrates understanding of the primary field of study in a historical, social, and global context.
Selects and/or utilizes the most appropriate methodologies and practices.
Evaluates or synthesizes information pertaining to questions or challenges in the field of study.
Communicates clearly in ways appropriate to the field of study.
Recognizes and applies principles of ethical and professional conduct.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Sciences

Animal Handling

The Biology and Appreciation of Companion Animals

Growth, Composition and Evaluation of Meat Animals

Advanced Meat Animal Evaluation Lab

Horse Science and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-16 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-16 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Animal Science Biochemistry Genetics View 239 other Masters in Biochemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with satisfactory undergraduate training in any biological science including emphasis on basic science courses will have suitable backgrounds for graduate studies in animal science

Typically students admitted to the program have GPAs of 3.2 or higher; candidates with a lower GPA may be considered for admission under special circumstances

Admission decisions are based on academic record, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if applicable

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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12404 USD / year

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Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714 per year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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