Master of Science Degree in Animal Breeding and Biotechnology
- Entry level
- A-Level entry
- Field of study
- Agriculture & Food Systems
- Duration
- 2 years
- Institution
- Midlands State University
Entry requirements
As the institution publishes it
Honours degree (2.2/GPA 2.0 or better) in Agriculture or relevant subjects such as Animal Science, Biological Science, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, or equivalent.
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About this programme
Advanced training in improving animals genetically and using biotechnology tools such as reproductive technologies and molecular markers to raise productivity and resilience. Offered at master's level, it builds on a first degree and typically combines coursework with a research dissertation.
What you will study
Quantitative genetics, breeding programme design, reproductive biotechnology, molecular genetics, bioinformatics and statistics, research design and a thesis.
Further study and pathways
Doctoral research; work with breed societies, research stations and the livestock industry.
Source: Midlands State University: MSU_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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