StudyQA — Bachelor: Dairy Production — South Dakota State University

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Description

Dairy Science is an application of the sciences, engineering and technology, and business for the study of milk production and processing. Dairy Science students may choose a major in Dairy Production, Dairy Manufacturing or both. Dairy Production is the study of production of milk, management of the farm, feeding, breeding and herd health and Dairy Manufacturing is the study of processing and merchandising of milk and milk products. In addition, specialization in Science, and Business is available with both majors. A Microbiology Specialization is available for Manufacturing majors. This Specialization is designed to prepare students with a strong interest in pursuing Microbiology related careers within the dairy industry.

Hands-on Opportunities

The Dairy Research and Training Facility (DRTF) of the Dairy Science department houses 300 Holstein and Brown Swiss cattle and is a research center in feeding, breeding, and managing a dairy herd. Equally important, it is the site for basic student training in dairy cattle evaluation and other aspects of dairy farming. Milk produced at the DRTF is delivered to the well-equipped dairy plant where it is processed into fluid milk, ice cream, butter or cheese. These products are sold through the Dairy Sales Bar and used in campus dining facilities. Most students work part-time at the processing plant and/or at the DRTF. Both are opportunities for students to work part-time and gain practical experience while earning money. Many of the Dairy Science classes include lab components that are conducted at the farm and plant. Students are encouraged to supplement their class instruction with summer internships and extracurricular activities.

Leadership Opportunities

Leadership opportunities are available through participation in the Dairy Science Club, Dairy Cattle Judging, and Dairy Products Evaluation Teams. The department has strong research programs in both areas, in part through the Midwest Dairy Foods Research Center and research opportunities for undergraduate students are also available. Dairy Science degrees are designed to prepare students for a wide range of outstanding, challenging and rewarding career opportunities in both majors ranging from industry to private enterprise, government, research and others.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee

USD 8284 Year (National)
USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120 credits
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Major Requirements:

Advanced Animal Nutrition
Livestock Reproduction and Lab
Biology Survey I and Lab
Genetics
or Livestock Breeding and Genetics
Organic and Biochemistry and Lab
or Elementary Organic Chemistry and Lab
Introduction to Dairy Science and
Dairy Products Judging
Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Dairy Microbiology and Lab
Dairy Breeds and Breeding and Lab
Dairy Farm Management and Lab
Physiology of Lactation
Dairy Cattle Feeding
General Microbiology and Lab
Survey of Physics and Lab or Introduction to Physics I and Lab or University Physics I and Lab
Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals and Lab
Agricultural Waste Management
Soils and Lab or Forage Crop and Pasture Management

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.

Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
Alumni Study Travel Fund
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Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Funding

SDSU offers a variety of academic scholarships. Awards are based on academic achievement, activities participation and leadership.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for: