Animal Science. - Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Animal Science. from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Campus Master Animal Science degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. What will I study? The Department of Animal Science, Food and Nutrition offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science degree with a major in animal science. Programs may be designed in the various disciplines of nutrition, reproductive physiology, biotechnology and/or growth and development with emphasis on beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, or swine. Other animal or cell culture systems are sometimes used as research models. Both Thesis and Non-thesis options are available. What facilities are at SIU? The Animal Science Graduate Program is supported by extensive facilities for several species of livestock. Every student has the opportunity to perform research in state-of-the- art laboratories for molecular, cellular, and analytical research and/or utilizing the 2,000 acre farm system that is the core of the animal science research and teaching program. The SIUC farm has special centers for: 75 brood cows, with cow-calf and feedlot operations 75 head operating dairy 45 head of horses for teaching, research and breeding 100 crossbred sow farrow-to-finish operation Beef Evaluation Center High-technology feed mill with micro-nutrient mixing and ration formulation For additional information about the animal facilities, feel free to peruse our web site section on University Farms What are my career opportunities? Graduates with a Master of Science in Animal Science are prepared for a career in research, veterinary medicine, education, or the biomedical industry. The may also decide to pursue careers in the multifaceted agribusiness industry; or work directly with beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, or horse production and management. What organizations can I join? Graduate Students in Animal Science are encouraged to get involved in professional scientific organizations such as the American Society for Animal Science, the American Dairy Science Association, and/or the Society for the Study of Reproduction View more details on Southern Illinois University Carbondale . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Animal Science courses.