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Dec 07, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Animal Science, MS
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About the Program
The Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University offers the environment, faculty, and facilities to support and guide one of the finest graduate and professional programs in the country. Students enjoy the excitement of cutting-edge research in advancing the knowledge and understanding of biology within species that contribute to the well-being of mankind. Purdue University Animal Sciences’ research addresses the uniqueness of animals as well as the accretion and quality of animal protein. The program offers master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. Students completing these programs are prepared for research and education careers in academia, industry, and government. Master’s students can pursue a thesis or non-thesis option. See below for each set of requirements. Program Website Program Requirements -Thesis & Non-thesis
30 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (24-30 credits)
Core courses (xx credits)
Seminar Courses (1 credit)
Graduate students are required to register for ANSC 68100 every semester, unless course schedule conflicts exist. Waiver of this requirement must be approved by the Chairperson of the Graduate Programs Committee. A letter grade is given in the semester the student presents a seminar; otherwise the course is taken as a Pass/No Pass option. MS students are required to present once during their two-year graduate program option. Animal Sciences Courses (xx credits)
Students should include appropriate ANSC courses as prescribed by their graduate advisory committee. Electives (12 credits)
Students should take at least 12 credits outside the Department of Animal Sciences in basic supporting disciplines, with 9 of these non-ANSC credits at the 500/600-level. Thesis Research (6 credits)
Only required for thesis MS students. Students may also register for a maximum of four credits of ANSC 69100 when conducting research outside their thesis topic and/or directed by a faculty member who is not their thesis advisor. Enrollment in ANSC 69100 must be approved by the Chairperson of the Graduate Programs Committee before the end of the second week of classes. Topical Research Course (0-6 credits)
Optional for non-thesis MS students. Up to six credits of topical research (ANSC 69100) can be used to satisfy the required 30 credit hours. Enrollment of a non-thesis Master of Science student in ANSC 69100 must be approved by the Chairperson of the Graduate Programs Committee. Before an ANSC 69100 grade can be assigned, the project director must submit the student’s written summary of the project to the Chairperson of the Graduate Programs Committee. Concentrations
Departmental concentrations: - Animal Behavior and Welfare
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Managment
- Meat Science and Food Safety
- Nutrition
- Physiology
Interdisciplinary concentrations: GPA Requirements
Students failing to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 will be placed on “academic notice” for the next semester (excluding the summer semester) by the Department of Animal Sciences. Once a student has been placed on academic notice, the student will have at most 2 semesters (not including the summer semester) to bring their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or greater. Failure to do so will result in termination from the graduate program, unless the Graduate Programs Committee grants an exception. Exceptions will only be granted in the event of extenuating circumstances and must be made in writing to the Graduate Programs Committee within 7 days of grades being posted. Although desirable, students are not required to attain a 3.00 semester index each semester as long as their cumulative GPA is ≥ 3.00. Additional Information
No 100/200-level courses may appear on a plan of study and no more than 6 credit hours of 300/400-level courses may be listed on a plan of study. No Animal Sciences course of 400-level or less (or equivalent undergraduate courses from other universities) may appear on the plan of study as a primary or related area. Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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