Dairy Science

Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel · Kiel, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Kiel
Apply by
Register by 31 March 2027
Starts
Winter semester

Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree (BSc) with a grade "good" (German grading at least 2.5) or higher in agriculture with focus on animal science or equivalent academic and examination achievements in related disciplines with particular relevance to dairy science. The Bachelor's degree will be the basis for your application to this Master's degree programme. Students with a Bachelor's degree in related disciplines such as agriculture with focus on engineering, plant and environmental sciences, economics, agribusiness, food science or dairy technology must hand in a proof of either academic achievements in livestock science (equivalent to 30 ECTS credit points) and/or equivalent practical or academic achievements in this area (such as internships, work experience, research projects related to dairy cow farming) in the past five years.
English language requirement
C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: IELTS Academic: 6.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 Reading: 20 Listening: 20 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 10 February - 31 March
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Please apply via uni-assist .

About this programme

Dairy Science at Kiel University focuses on the challenges and developments facing farms and companies in the milk value chain. Graduates should use the scientifically sound and practical knowledge they have acquired to help shape the future development of milk production by providing sound advice to farms and companies, developing innovative products, making animal husbandry and land use fit for the future, passing on their own knowledge and skills and also contributing to scientific knowledge themselves. The Master's degree programme builds on the academic and practical knowledge in the field of dairy cow farming that students have acquired during their undergraduate studies, and imparts in-depth scientific knowledge on topics such as dairy breeding, animal nutrition, eco-efficiency of livestock systems, animal health and welfare, machine milking, processing of dairy products, and dairy economics. In addition, it conveys methodological skills for scientific and systematic work. Students will strengthen their competences in the field of dairy science and acquire skills in the analytical understanding of the entire dairy production process chain.

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