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Master of Science - Animal Science

Carbondale campus — Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Study Level: Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 28,170
Application Fee: USD 65
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Animal Science academic program covers various disciplines of animal science and nutrition, reproductive physiology, biotechnology, and growth and development with an emphasis on beef cattle, dairy cattle, equine, and swine. Other animal or cell culture systems are sometimes used as research models. Students have the choice between a thesis or non-thesis option. Those planning to pursue a PhD should follow the thesis option. The rigorous coursework and directed study lay a solid foundation for a doctoral degree. The non-thesis option features a higher concentration of classes and is more structured, assisting individuals wishing to enter the industry right after graduation or advance in the workplace. Students experience quality, hands-on learning in both the classroom and in the daily care, feeding, management, and supervision of animals. The Animal Science unit offers graduate work leading to a Master of Science degree in Animal Science with four tracks: Animal Science: Students study and research best and innovative practices for raising livestock and companion animals, emphasizing a challenging curriculum of nutrition, reproduction, and development. The focus is on animal well-being, efficient animal husbandry, and practical applications to the animal-raising community. Animal Nutrition: Animal nutrition specialists study a variety of species, emphasizing vitamin and mineral metabolism, energy and protein utilization, and feed efficiency. Individual research is undertaken, sometimes in cooperation with an industry partner. The emphasis on research methodology complements a rigorous curriculum. Animal Reproduction: A reputation for excellence in the study of animal reproduction arises from careful attention from faculty, an emphasis on field research and observation, and access to outstanding facilities at University Farms. Students engage in a challenging curriculum of physiology, genetics, endocrinology, and applications of biotechnology. Customized Study - Animal Science: This option allows for the preparation of a personalized course of study with close assistance from faculty mentors who provide guidance along the chosen path. A solid base of research methodology, instrumentation methods, animal care, physiology, and nutrition is gained, with an emphasis on the selected research area.

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Credential: Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 28,170
Application fee: USD 65
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Carbondale campus

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

1263 Lincoln Drive

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Founded in 1869 as the state’s second teachers college – with a dozen academic departments and an inaugural class of 143 – SIU Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System. It is a strong, diverse, student-centered, research-intensive, and comprehensive university that earned the prestigious 2015 community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. That designation reflects a longstanding commitment to service and outreach; in 2013 alone, 237,000 residents of central and southern Illinois benefited from 578 initiative...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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