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Study Mode:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Full time: 2 Years<\/strong>
Part time: 3.5 – 4 Years<\/strong><\/p>\n

Delivery: <\/span><\/strong>Blended<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/h4>\n

(online & in person)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Administrative Unit:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Department of Food Production<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Email: food.production@sta.uwi.edu <\/a>
Phone: 1(868) 662 2002 ext. 83989<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Programme Overview<\/h4>\n

The aim of the MSc in Tropical Animal Science and Production is to deepen graduates’ understanding and awareness of the requirements for livestock production science in developing tropical environments, encompassing both domestic and non-domestic species. The programme is now offered in a blended format, combining online lectures with select face-to-face coursework components. It delivers advanced training in animal production science and animal management with a focus on neo-tropical animal systems and ecosystems. The curriculum includes topics such as Advanced Animal Nutrition, Reproductive Physiology, Advanced Animal Production, Forage Utilization, Livestock Development, and Wildlife (Neo-tropical) Production, Utilization, Management, and Conservation.\u00a0<\/span>
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This programme comprises\u00a0taught courses and a compulsory research project as follows:<\/p>\n

CORE COURSES<\/strong><\/p>\n

SEMESTER 1<\/p>\n

AGLS 6001 Tropical Animal Science\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGLS 6002 Advanced Tropical Forage Utilization\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGLS 6005 Advanced Non-Ruminant Production\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SEMESTER 2<\/p>\n

AGLS 6003 Tropical Livestock Development\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGLS 6004 Advanced Ruminant Production\u00a0<\/p>\n

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YEAR LONG<\/p>\n

AGLS 6006 Research Project (compulsory)\u00a0<\/p>\n

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ELECTIVE COURSES<\/p>\n

Students are required to select TWO course from the following list of electives.<\/p>\n

AGLS 6502 Tropical Zoo and Wildlife Production and Management\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGLS 6202 Advanced Animal Nutrition II<\/p>\n

AGLS 6401 Reproductive Physiology\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGLS 6804 Tropical Commodity Utilization (Livestock)\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Entry Requirements<\/h4>\n

Candidates applying for admission to the MSc in Tropical Animal Science and Production are required to satisfy the University\u2019s Regulations governing entry to Postgraduate degrees, and should normally hold a Bachelor\u2019s degree of at least lower second class honours in Agriculture or the Biological Sciences (or equivalent qualifications and working experience).<\/p>\n

Candidates who lack sufficient undergraduate training in Livestock Science, may be required to make up the deficiencies by taking relevant courses from among the undergraduate offerings from the Department of Food Production.<\/p>\n

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Start Dates:<\/h3> \r\n September 2025\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Study Mode:<\/h3> \r\nFull time: 2 Years\r\nPart-time 4 Years\r\n<\/div>\r\n