MSc Animal Science

UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin, Ireland

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# 42QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

10,174 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The MSc in Animal Science is suitable for students who wish to undertake advanced studies in pursuit of a career in the livestock sector. This unique programme was designed after comprehensive consultation with leading stakeholders including animal nutrition and health industries. This new MSc aims to equip graduates with cutting edge skills and position them for leadership roles in a dynamic and critically important sector of the global economy.
This innovative programme enables students to focus their studies on speciﬁc aspects of animal science including genetics & genomics, reproduction, nutrition and health. For those with an enquiring mind, a deeper understanding of scientiﬁc principles relevant to solving issues currently limiting system sustainability will be reﬂected in new modules developed for this MSc, including immunobiology, sustainable livestockand global food systems.
Flexible programme choices enable students to focus their studies on an area of speciﬁc interest for the development of deeper expertise or tailor their module choice for a broader selection. A key strategy of the MSc is to foster the development of communication and transferable skills to enable the student to best represent their skillset and become leading ambassadors for sustainable animal production systems.
The MSc Animal Science has been designed in collaboration with Industry stakeholders and will be delivered by internationally renowned discipline experts. Guest lectures and new modules will showcase the latest developments in national and international research informed by innovative projects taking place at UCD Lyons Farm.
This programme is delivered and assessed entirely online and can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum registration to the MSc is one year, however students have four years in which to complete the programme thereby affording ﬂexibility.The online format of the programme enables students enrolled to combine studying while in employment.

Program overview

Main Subject

Veterinary Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Admission requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

90+

Applicants must hold a minimum of a second class honours degree in a related science discipline. Mature candidates have previously been accepted on the basis of relevant experience and prospective candidates are encouraged to contact the Programme Director to discuss their eligibility.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

10,174 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

10,174 EUR

Other Expenses

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MSc Animal Science

UCD Belfield Campus, Dublin, Ireland

# 42QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

10,174 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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