Animal Science Master’s Degree (M.S.)
Students in our Master of Science (M.S.) in animal science program can choose from a variety of focus areas, including:
- Reproductive physiology
- Ruminant nutrition
- Meat quality and safety
- Range and wildlife management
Our 6,000-acre Management, Instruction and Research Center is equipped with facilities and resources that cover the animal production industry from pasture to plate.
Degree
Master of Science in animal scienceCareers
Graduates can expect to work in any of these settings:
- Product development
- County extension agencies
- State and federal inspections
- Natural resource management
- Rangeland management
- Agricultural lending
- Sales
- Research and laboratory settings
- Commodity trading
- Feedlot management
- Quality assurance
- Food safety
- Ranch or private land management
Current Employers of ASU Graduates
- Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Texas AgriLife Extension
- Natural Resource Conservation Service
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Hillshire Brands
- HEB
- Lebatt Foods
- Eldorado State Bank
- Sexing Technologies
- Noble Foundation
- School districts, community colleges and agriculture support industries
Program Highlights
Research is a large component of the master’s degree program. Students who have received graduate assistantships have chosen research topics that vary from meat science and grazing management to wool and mohair technology and pathobiology.
Admission Formula
[GPA x 100] + Quantitative + Verbal + Converted Analytical ≥ 740.
GRE Analytical Writing Conversion Scale
The GRE Analytical Writing sub test is scored on a scale of 1-6. This score is converted to the metric of the other sub tests as follows:
1.0-2.0 = 130
2.5 = 135
3.0 = 140
3.5 = 145
4.0 = 150
4.5 = 155
5.0 = 160
5.5 = 165
6.0 = 170
Admission Requirements
- All college and university transcripts (Email unofficial transcripts for application evaluation purposes to the College of Graduate Studies and Research at graduate.studies@angelo.edu. With the exception of Angelo State University transcripts)
- M.S. Essay Topic: (Attach to Apply Texas application or email to graduate.studies@angelo.edu)
- Which ASU agriculture professor has agreed to work with you on a research thesis?
- Which area of agriculture research interests you most and why? Also, what are your background and career goals related to agriculture?
- GRE scores (If an applicant has at least a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or 3.0 last 60 hours GPA, then the GRE requirement is waived)
- Two Academic Letters of Reference from former Collegiate Instructors (to be sent directly to Department of Agriculture)
- Department thesis advisor approval (Contact Department of Agriculture for more information)
- Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume (to be sent directly to Department of Agriculture)
Prerequisites
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better, including all grades on repeated courses – or hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
- Completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of undergraduate course work in animal science, agriculture, range management, wildlife management or agronomy, including 12 credit hours of advanced course work
Application Deadlines
Spring: December 1
Fall: July 15
International Student Spring: November 1
International Student Fall: June 10
Degree Plan
Assistantships
- Research
Read this assistantship information to learn more about the availability and the application process.
Advisor
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Dr. Loree Branham
Professor/Research Scientist- 325-486-6749
- loree.branham@angelo.edu
- Vincent Building 221
