In the MS in AFS degree program, you’ll build the expertise to elevate your career in animal agriculture, food production, or related industries through advanced coursework, hands-on research, and real-world problem solving. By integrating sustainable production principles with either animal sciences or food systems, you’ll develop solutions that improve livestock health, enhance food quality, and support global food security.
Choose a path that fits your goals: a research-oriented thesis option (Plan A) or a coursework-oriented nonthesis option (Plan B). Plan A requires 30 credit hours, with students eligible to count six credit hours of research residency towards that total. Plan B requires 36 credit hours. Applicants should have completed one course in calculus or physics, three courses in biology or physiology, and three courses in chemistry, including one course in organic chemistry or biochemistry.
As an MS student, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, collaborate with industry partners, and contribute to innovations in food and animal systems, preparing you to lead in a wide range of agricultural, food industry, and research careers or continue your academic journey towards a PhD or other advanced degrees.
