Program Overview
The Animal and Range Sciences at Montana State University - Bozeman is a MSc programme in Humanities over 48 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 humanities. 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 Range Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bozeman, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Animal and Range Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Nutrient Metabolism
- Adv Ruminant Nutrition
- Adv Physiology of Reproduction
- Adv Animal Breeding
- Muscle Growth & Biology
- Range Ecophysiology
- Riparian Process & Function
- Adv Grazing Mgmt & Ecology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale is required by The Graduate School for admittance.
The undergraduate work should have been in Animal Science, Range Science or a closely related field.
A faculty member must agree to advise a student before they will be accepted into the Animal and Range Sciences department.
Acceptance to the MSU Animal and Range Sciences department does not imply automatic acceptance to The Graduate School at MSU.
We do require that a student take the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) and that the scores be included as part of the application material (sent directly from the testing agency to MSU); unofficial scores will be used for initial evaluation by the department.
If you have not taken the GRE exam, you should do so at your earliest convenience.
A minimum GRE score of 150 verbal and 146 quantitative (450 verbal and 550 quantitative in previous GRE scoring system) are required for full admission. GRE scores cannot be over 5 years old at time of application.
Additional required application materials: Official transcripts (sent directly to the Department from all higher education schools attended i.e., universities, colleges, and/or community colleges), three reference letters (letters cannot be from the intended major professor or potential committee members) submitted during the application process, and a personal statement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 26,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 15,100 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Montana State University - Bozeman 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 Montana State University - Bozeman
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, United States
Montana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It enrolls more students than any other college or university in the state. MSU offers...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-11
- Language English
- Duration 48 months