
Master of Science - Animal Sciences







About Master of Science - Animal Sciences
Washington State University's (WSU) Animal Sciences department offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science degree with a major in animal science. Programs are flexible and designed to meet the needs and interests of the student and, as such, specific degree requirements are determined through individual consultation with an advisor and a special committee. The department maintains herds of dairy cattle, beef cattle, and swine for research and teaching purposes.
Learning Outcomes:
- Thorough command of knowledge and understanding in an area of emphasis offered by the faculty in the Department of Animal Science.
- An ability to apply the scientific method and critical scientific thought in the application of a hypothesis formation, and the design and execution of experiments.
- Competency in collection, analyses, and reporting of data.
- Apply ethical practice in data collection, analyses, and reporting and an awareness of multiple responsibilities and the impact of their professional conduct.
- Competency in oral communication and scholarly writing in the form of a doctoral dissertation and peer reviewed scientific publications.
- An ability to recognize and appreciate the multifaceted and dynamic relationship between science and society in a diverse world.
Graduates from our program are employed in a wide range of careers from applied animal production to teaching and research of molecular mechanisms in domestic and companion animals, as well as humans. Graduate students acquire cutting-edge knowledge and techniques in disciplines that are vital to the improvement of quality of life for animals and humans.
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