Animal Science

Program Overview

MSc Animal Science

Overview

The Animal Science field is important traditionally in Lithuania and the faculty of Animal is Science the only in country that prepares highly qualified university education for animal science specialists.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Welfare of Farm Animals
• Methodology of Scientific Research
• Animal Biotechnology
• Agribusiness
• Electives
• Research Work

Year 2

• Production of Organic Products of Animal Origin and Risk Factors
• Ecotrophology
• Research Work
• Electives
• Practise
• Final Thesis

Career Opportunities

• Companies related to animal production, breeding systems, forage production and feed quality assessment, primary processing of milk and meat
• Alternative and nontraditional agriculture business (deer, ostrich, alpaca, snail breeding)
• Consulting companies, public services in regional municipalities, insurance companies, institutions providing agricultural services including training of farmers
• Continue in PhD studies as a researcher
• Own business, livestock farm

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s Degree qualification in the fields of agricultural science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, ecology and environment protection, basics of animal raw material production. Economics and management subjects shall be 10 credits at least.
• Transcript of Grades shall be attached to the Bachelor’s Degree Diploma. High School Certificate shall be provided, too.
• CGPA/GPA should be over 75 percent.
• Language requirements: English
• Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+
• Other requirements: At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. The evaluation and recognition of qualifications is the main step of admission procedure and all applicants must pass the recognition process of their credentials. By submitting the application, applicant confirms that submitted documents are correct, truthful and complete.

Tuition Fees

• Tuition fee: €5,538 per year
• Application fee: €150 one-time (Non-refundable)
• Registration fee: €250 one-time (Non-refundable)

Study Location and Duration

• Study location: Lithuania, Kaunas
• Academic field: Agriculture (ISCED 081)
• Type: Graduate, full-time
• Nominal duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
• Study language: English
• Awards: MSc (Master's Degree in Agricultural Sciences)
• Course code: 6211IX002
• Accreditation: Accredited for 3 years

Application Deadline and Commencement

• Application deadline: 6 Jul 2025, 23:59:59 (Eastern European Time)
• Studies commence: 1 Sept 2025