Master in Animal Science

The Animal Science program offers an opportunity to apply modern knowledge, methods, and technologies in animal husbandry practice, empowers graduates to carry out independent analysis of problems associated with farm animals and evaluate its results.

Course details

• Animal Science
• 2 years
• Master in Agricultural Sciences
• 120 ECTS credits
• Taught in English

Why study Animal Science at LSMU?

• The Animal Science field is important traditionally in Lithuania and the faculty of Animal is Science the only in-country that prepares highly qualified university education for animal science specialists.
• Practice in well-developed agricultural companies using advanced technologies (BIOMIN Holding GmbH, Biochem Zusatzstoffe Handels- und Produktionsgesellschaft mbH, INNOV AD NV/sa, Adisseo France SAS).
• Possibility to study abroad according to the Erasmus+ exchange program.

Structure of the program

what you will learn each year

• Year 1: Welfare of Farm Animals, Methodology of Scientific Research, Animal Biotechnology, Agribusiness, Electives, Research Work.
• Year 2: Production of Organic Products of Animal Origin and Risk Factors, Ecotrophology, Research Work, Electives, Practise, Final Thesis.

Master in Agricultural Sciences

After graduation, you can

• Companies related to animal production, breeding systems, forage production, and feed quality assessment, primary processing of milk and meat;
• Alternative and non-traditional agriculture business (deer, ostrich, alpaca, snail breeding)Consulting companies, public services in regional municipalities, insurance companies, institutions providing agricultural services including training of farmers;
• Continue in Ph.D. studies as a researcher;
• Own business, livestock farm.