Program Overview
The Animal Science at University of Copenhagen is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 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 Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Animal Science 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
- Animals and Sustainability
- Experimental Animal Nutrition and Physiology,
- Livestock and Equine Production Science
- Advanced Livestock and Equine Production Science
- Nutrition and Management of Companion and Exotic Animals
- Advanced Quantitative Methods in Herd Management
- Quantitative Genomics and Breeding
- Ethology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
If you have completed a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree within the last 5 years or are enrolled in the final part of a Bachelor\xc2\x92s programme you are eligible to apply for the MSc in Animal Science.
Regardless of what university in which you are enrolled, you can - if you meet the course and language requirements - apply on the basis of a relevant Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees that grant direct access
If you hold one of the degrees listed below, you are considered to meet all admission requirements and have direct access to apply to the MSc in Animal Science.
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Animal Science (husdyrvidenskab) from the University of Copenhagen (UCPH)
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Agrobiology with a specialisation in Animal biology and Production (Agrobiologi med linje i Husdyrbiologi- og produktion) from Aarhus University
Other Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees
If you hold a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree within another field of study and/or from a university abroad you may be admitted if it is the assessment of the admission committee that the Bachelor\'s programme concerned is the equivalent in scope and content to the Bachelor\'s programme in Animal Science (husdyrsvidenskab \xc2\x96 University of Copenhagen) or Agrobiology with a specialisation in Animal Biology and Production (Husdyrsbiologi- og produktion \xc2\x96 Aarhus University).English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen University
Copenhagen University
København, Denmark
Copenhagen University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months