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This programme offers high quality training in terms of scientific knowledge as well as didactic skills. It is a response to the need of highly qualified graduates in the internationally operating area of breeding and genetics. The programme involves a range of species: farm animals (ruminants, pigs, poultry and horses), fish and companion animals (dogs, cats, horses) as well as natural populations (in wild or zoos). For farm animals and aquaculture, the genetic concepts will be discussed in a holistic view, considering the role of animal breeding in the production system and the global use of animal genetic resources for agricultural and various society needs. The knowledge on animal breeding and genomics is used on themes such as animal welfare, sustainability, food security, food quality and safety, ecology, as well as on other animal functions such as recreation, sport and guide dogs. Several universities of the consortium have a wide experience of animal breeding in developing countries. If you are interested in animal breeding, statistical genetics and genomics this is the right programme for you. There are scholarships available and you will get a double degree.

Instruction modes

case study, practicum, colloquium, internship, project, computer exercise, laboratory work, self evaluation, lecture, self study, literature study, excursion, research, tutorial, research project, traineeship, research proposal, working group, group assignment, oral presentation, workshop, group discussion, individual assignment, poster presentation

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

BSc degree or equivalent degree in Animal Science or related fields with a number of prerequisites (e.g. knowledge of Statistics and Genetics).

Other requirements

1. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) BSc degree or equivalent degree in Animal Science or related fields with a number of prerequisites (e.g. knowledge of Statistics and Genetics).

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