On-line Home Class Schedule Course Guide Campus Maps U of M Animal Sciences Students emphasize one of the animal sciences subdisciplines, such as genetics, growth biology, nutrition, physiology, or production systems.
Students have the option of taking a management component in conjunction with the subdiscipline.
Technical training involves both animals and laboratory experience. The M.S., which is offered under Plan A and Plan B, requires 30 credits, including 14 course credits in the major and 6 credits in one or more related fields outside the major. Plan A also requires 10 thesis credits, and Plan B requires 10 additional course credits selected by the adviser and student. The final exam is oral. The information in on-line catalogs and other University publications or announcements is subject to change without notice.