The Master of Science in Animal Sciences, Plan A consists of 30 credit hours, including the preparation and defense of an original research thesis. At least one peer review publication is expected for this effort. Students study within one of the discipline groups of the department (i.e., beef and dairy systems management; breeding and genetics; livestock behavior and welfare; livestock production sustainability; microbiome/cell and molecular biology; meat science and food safety; nutrition; reproduction; equine sciences) to prepare for future employment in the animal agricultural industries and/or the pursuit of a doctoral degree.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Effective Spring 2015
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture Courses 1, 2 | 25 | |
| ANEQ 792A | Seminar: General | 1 |
| ANEQ 699 | Thesis | Var. |
| Program Total Credits: | 30 | |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.
- 1
At least 12 credits must be at the 500-level or above.
- 2
Select courses with approval of advisor and graduate committee
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |