Animal Science

The programme in Animal Science focuses on new production methods that can benefit production finance, animal welfare and the environment.

You will take a number of mandatory courses that will provide a sound understanding of discipline specific issues.

In addition, you can specialise by choosing elective courses that cover the areas of your special interests.

In Animal Science you can choose between the following areas:

• management of livestock
• ethology
• mammal genomics
• parasitology
• immunology
• biotechnology
• stable climate
• breeding
• food quality
• business economics
• nutrition
• feed
• consultancy and management

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

You can study Animal Science in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen University

At Copenhagen University Animal Science can be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the Programme at www.ku.dk.

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk