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Animal and Food Sciences

University of Kentucky
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 14,190 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,118 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline Oct, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Lexington, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Animal and Food Sciences at University of Kentucky is a MSc programme in Agriculture & Environmental Studies over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of agriculture & environmental studies. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Animal and Food Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Greece and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 14,190 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,118 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  6. Location: Lexington, United States, Greece

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Animal and Food Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture & environmental studies:

  1. Environmental Scientist
  2. Sustainability Manager
  3. Agricultural Analyst
  4. Conservation Officer
  5. Food Safety Specialist
  6. Climate Policy Advisor

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Advanced Meat Science
  2. Foodborne Disease Agents
  3. Food Packaging
  4. Food Proteins
  5. Food Lipids
  6. Special Problems In Animal Derived Foods
  7. Research In Animal Derived Foods
  8. Milk Secretion
  9. Mammalian Endocrinology
  10. Physiology Of Reproduction
  11. Laboratory Methods In Animal Nutrition And Meats.
  12. Energy Metabolism
  13. Microbial Ecology Of Digestion
  14. Protein Metabolism

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:
  • Transcripts
  • Test Scores
  • Letters of Recommendation

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 14,190 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,118 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 14,190 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 6,118 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Kentucky directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

Lexington, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Oct, 2026
  • Start Date Jan, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months