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Master of Science in Animal Production
Description:
An advanced study program for graduate students to study a master's degree within two tracks offered by the department for graduates of the departments of animal and poultry production and its equivalent with the aim of enriching and enhancing the student's knowledge in basic animal production sciences and related sciences.
Eligible Applicants
Students
Method of study
Courses and Thesis
Degree
Master
School level
Postgraduate studies
Place of study (Male Students)
College Headquarters (Buraydah, Qassim Region)
Place of study (female students)
None
Required specialization
Bachelor of Animal Production and Breeding.
Admission from outside the major
Admission from outside the specialty is not possible
Years of study
Two academic years (four semesters)
Study period
None
Number of Credit Hours
36
Credits required for graduation
28 credit hours for coursework + 8 credit hours for dissertation and defense
STEP test
None
Other conditions
None
Tuition fees
40,000
Required GPA
of at least 5
2.75
of at least 4
1.75
of at least 100
70
Preference Mechanism for Admission
GPA
50%
Undergraduate Aptitude Test
20%
Differentiation test
30%
Educational goals :
1- Upgrading the educational and research level of graduates and providing them with more training on academic and applied scientific research methods.
2- Preparing and qualifying scientific and research cadres and providing them with advanced knowledge and sciences to compete in regional and global labor markets and continue scientific research through doctoral studies.
3- Graduating scientifically distinguished cadres to improve performance in livestock production farms.
4- Utilizing biotechnology to develop research in the field of animal production and breeding.
5- Encouraging internal scholarships and attracting scientifically distinguished students.
Learning outcomes :
1- Providing the student with a deep understanding of animal production science and acquiring advanced skills in all branches of animal science.
2- Ability to apply knowledge in the field of nutrition, health, breeding and management in meat and dairy farms.
3- Adapting scientific research skills to find applied solutions to solve the issues facing animal husbandry and care.
Tracks :
None
Career opportunities:
1- Qualifying for doctoral studies internally or through external scholarships.
2- Working as a researcher or collaborator in specialized institutes in the field of animal production.
3- Working in the field of research and development in companies that produce and breed specialized animal breeds.
4- A researcher at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.
The date and place of the differentiation test in the application summary after completing the application
