69 Animal Science Masters Degree Programs

The MSc Wildlife Conservation and Management is suitable for students who wish to undertake further studies in pursuit of a career in the agricultural and environmental sciences, with a particular emphasis on the sustainable management of wildlife resources within rural landscapes. This is a unique programme dealing with the principles of population management and zoonotic diseases associated with wildlife and conflict resolution.

Are you interested in animals and would you like to contribute to sustainable development in animal husbandry? Then this is the Master's programme for you.

The Master's in Animal Behaviour Applied to Global Welfare focuses on Veterinary, Social, and Health Sciences. It equips students with advanced technical skills in three key specializations, preparing them for careers in animal welfare, behavioral science, and global health initiatives.

The Master of Science in Animal Sciences aims to prepare students to become leading professionals in modern agriculture and contribute newly-acquired skills and knowledge for the benefit of agriculture in their home countries. Students will learn the fundamentals of Animal Sciences based on the most recent scientific findings and understand the “science” behind animal sciences, animal physiology, farm animal production and the environmental impact of agricultural activity. The program also prepares students for participation in doctoral-level programs.

Learn the fundamentals of animal sciences based on the most recent scientific findings.

The Animal Science program offers an opportunity to apply modern knowledge, methods, and technologies in animal husbandry practice empower graduates to carry out independent analysis of problems associated with farm animals, and evaluates its results.

An advanced module in the role of the veterinarian in laboratory animal medicine and practical aspects relating to the promotion of a productive scientific effort in the biomedical sciences.

Influence industry practice and advance your own expertise through impactful research in an area of animal science you’re passionate about. You’ll apply theory to practice in real-world settings, with access to academic expertise, advanced scientific equipment and extensive research subjects.

An MScAgric degree in Animal Nutrition offers students the opportunity to conduct research in monogastric or ruminant nutrition in extensive and intensive livestock production systems. Research aspects in animal nutrition may include ruminal and gut manipulation with feed additives, alternative feeds, minerals and the use of plant extracts to modulate rumen fermentation, immune modulation, gut health and the rumen microbiome. This program offer opportunities for inter disciplinary research.

The master's program is intended for students with a bachelor's degree in biology and life sciences, students with a DVM degree, or students in the combined DVM/M.Sc program at the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine. The program aims to expand and deepen the knowledge and understanding students attained in their undergraduate studies, and to allow them to take their first steps as researchers.

An MScAgric degree in Production Physiology and Product Quality offers opportunity to conduct research on aspects of animal growth, adaptation and reproduction physiology of farm animals and game, with a focus on animal products and the quality thereof. Physiological aspects of the animal under extensive and intensive livestock production systems in South Africa and / or Southern Africa may be part of the research in these projects. Projects in this program offer opportunities for inter disciplinary research.

An MScAgric degree in Animal breeding and genetics offers students the opportunity to investigate livestock populations on either quantitative or molecular level. It combines population genetics and genetic improvement of livestock to improve the efficiency of production in farm animals. This program focusses mainly on the genetic diversity and evaluation of large and small stock, with an emphasis on welfare traits and sustainable farming. Projects in this program offer opportunities for inter disciplinary research.

This MSc program provides an intellectual and practical overview of modern animal behavior research taught by leaders in their fields. It prepares students for conducting research into animal behavior, covering key topics such as cognition, behavioral ecology, and movement ecology, as well as the latest techniques used to study these.

For good animal welfare and husbandry, an understanding of animal behavior and biology from an applied perspective is important. If you are interested in the well-being of animals and want to preserve biodiversity, this program is for you.

Study this unique Masters in Human-Animal Interaction to explore research methods and our relationships with non-human animals. Gain real-world experience through placements and projects.

This programme offers you a solid grounding in the field of animal behaviour as well as deeper insight into the latest research on the subject. The evolution, genetics and function of behaviour form the foundation. You will gain skills and experience in research methods and analytical techniques, which open up a wide variety of career possibilities.