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Animal and Food Science in Tropics and Subtropics – (M.Sc.)
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Institute of Tropics and Subtropics
| Application Deadline: | Exchange Students:15 June for the Winter Semester, 15 December for the Summer Semester; Degree Students: 15 February | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,500 - | ||
| Location: | Prague / Czech Republic / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
* Students will acquire advanced knowledge of animal production, animal husbandry, animal nutrition and animal product processing in the tropics and subtropics. Special focus is given on rural development in TS, together with safety and security in the food chain.
* Graduates will be able to apply their acquired professional knowledge and skills in animal production and the food processing industry in the entire agrarian sector, finding new and up to date solutions to problems in breeding and nutrition, as well as product and waste management.
* They will also acquire a solid background in norms and standards, as well as legal guidelines, associated with animal breeding in the tropics and subtropics.
* Graduates will have advanced knowledge in theoretical agronomical and veterinary disciplines, based on the current state of scientific knowledge.
* LLP Erasmus exchange students at MSc level can enrol for one or two semesters.
Contents
1st year
* Large Farm Animal Husbandry in TS I. (cattle, buffaloes, yaks)
* Hygiene of Farm Animal Husbandry in TS
* Genetics and Breeding of Livestock
* Agricultural Extensions in TS
* Large Farm Animal Husbandry in TS II.
* (Camels, llamas, horses, donkeys)
* General Epizootiology and Prevention of
* Domestic Animal Diseases in TS
* Domestic Animal Feeding and Nutrition in TS I.
* Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
* Diploma Thesis Seminary
* Optional subjects
* General Molecular Biology
* Project Management and Planning in
* Developing Countries
* Agricultural Extensions in TS
* Behavioural Ecology
* Human Nutrition and Prevention of Food borne Diseases
* Tropical Pastures and Fodder Plants in TS
* Breeding of Indigenous Animal Species in TS
2nd year
* Pig and Poultry Husbandry in TS
* Hygiene and Processing Technologies of
* Animal Products in TS
* Domestic Animal Feeding and Nutrition in TS II.
* Management of Livestock Reproduction
* Sheep and Goat Husbandry in TS
* Food Quality and Certification in TS
Optional subjects
* Molecular Genetics of Animals
* Biofactors in Animal Nutrition
* Health Prevention in TS
* Compound Feed Production in TS
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* The programme is opened for BSc graduates in study areas such as Animal Production, Crop Production and Agricultural Specialisation. BSc graduates with a solid background in biology, zoology, genetics and plant sciences are of course also welcomed.
* Good command of written and spoken English is mandatory.
* Applicants must present a recognised and officialised BSc diploma in order to be enrolled in MSc degree studies.
* The programme is open for exchange students for one semester or one academic year in the framework of the EU LLP ERASMUS programme.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
All study programmes taught at CULS are officially accredites by the the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
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