About the course

Our academic program covers the various disciplines of animal science and nutrition, reproductive physiology, biotechnology and growth and development with emphasis on beef cattle, dairy cattle, equine, and swine. Other animal or cell culture systems are sometimes used as research models.

　　Students study and research best and innovative practices for raising livestock and companion animals, emphasizing a challenging curriculum of nutrition, reproduction and development. We emphasize animal well-being, efficient animal husbandry and practical applications to the animal-raising community.

　　The School of Agricultural Sciences offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science degree in Animal Science. Programs may be designed either as thesis or non-thesis in the various disciplines of nutrition, reproductive physiology, biotechnology and/or growth and development with emphasis on beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, swine, fish or humans. Other animal or cell culture systems are sometimes used as research models. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$81,618

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Carbondale
Fall (August), 2024	Carbondale
Spring (January), 2025	Carbondale
Fall (August), 2025	Carbondale

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

2.7 (on a grading scale with 4.0=A, approximately a B- average) on the last two years of Bachelor's coursework

　　3.0 on all previous graduate work (approximately a B average)

　　An applicant was awarded a Master's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States and has been in residence in the United States continuously prior to application to SIU (not out of the country for more than one calendar year).

　　You have a minimum of 60 graded (A, B, C) hours of recent coursework completed at an accredited college / university in the United States with continuous residence in the United States prior to application at SIU. Pass / Fail, Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory, or Proficiency credit is not acceptable.

　　550 on the paper-based TOEFL

　　80 on the internet-based TOEFL

　　6.5 on the IELTS

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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