Program Overview

Animal Science Program

The Animal Science program focuses on the healthy animal and its performance over a full life span. Students can choose to concentrate on production animals in farms, companion animals, horses, or experimental animals. The program covers various areas, including:

• Animal nutrition
• Physiology
• Breeding and genetics
• Production economy
• Animal welfare
• Design of stables and pens
• Sports physiology
• Quantitative modeling of bio systems

Program Details

The program is taught in English. Students can read more about the candidate in Animal Science.

University Information

The program is offered at the University of Copenhagen, with campuses located at Frederiksberg and Taastrup. The university has various faculties, departments, research centers, and animal hospitals.

Research Areas

The program covers research areas such as:

• Animal health and welfare
• Combating antibiotic resistance
• Experimental animal models
• Healthy and happy companion animals
• Exploiting genetics and genomics
• Healthy and safe food for all

Program Structure

The program includes various aspects, such as:

• Masters programmes
• Summer School and individual courses
• Exchange- guest students
• Internship
• International students
• License to practice (DVM)
• PhD thesis
• Cooperation