Program Overview

Animal Sciences (M.S.)

The Department of Animal Sciences has the unique mission of serving Colorado’s large and diverse livestock industries.

Overview of the Master of Science (M.S.) in Animal Sciences

Areas of Study

• Breeding and Genetics
• Livestock / Beef Management Systems
• Livestock Behavior and Welfare
• Meat Science / Food Safety-Microbiology
• Nutrition – Ruminant Animal / Equine
• Reproduction – Ruminant Animal / Equine

Program Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog.

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Financial Aid

• Financial aid resources available through the Office of Financial Aid.
• The department may have financial aid options available.

Program Codes

• On-campus: ANMG-MS

Program Information

GRE not required

Department and University Information

• Department Head: Dr. Patrick Doyle
• Director of Graduate Programs: Dr. Pablo Pinedo
• Academic Contact: Heidi Redmond

Colleges

• Agricultural Sciences
• Business
• Health and Human Sciences
• Liberal Arts
• Natural Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
• Warner College of Natural Resources

Schools & Programs

• Graduate School
• International Programs
• School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
• School of Education
• School of Global Environmental Sustainability
• School of Materials Science and Engineering
• School of Music, Theatre and Dance
• School of Public Health
• School of Social Work