MPSMAB - Applied Biosciences (MS)

Professional Skills Electives – 9 credits selected from the following courses (or other graduate professional skills courses as approved by the student’s supervisory committee):

Statistics Electives – 3 credits selected from the following courses (or another graduate statistics course as approved by the Program Director or Major Professor):

Students choose the remaining 12 credit hours of STEM electives from their chosen track:

The courses in the animal health track provide students with knowledge of diseases that affect animals, as well as the interconnections among animals, humans, and the environment. When paired with the professional skills courses, students will be prepared to lead and manage in commercial, governmental, or nonprofit organizations related to the animal health industry.

STEM Electives – 12 credits selected from the following courses (or graduate STEM courses within the disciplines indicated below as approved by the Program Director or Major Professor):

Complimentary STEM Courses - a maximum of 6 credit hours can be selected from IMSE 605, IMSE 802, IMSE 806 or IMSE 991.

The courses in the food safety and security track provide students with knowledge and skills in the areas of food science, food safety, horticulture, nutrition, and consumer science. When paired with the professional skills courses, students will be prepared to lead and manage in commercial, governmental, or nonprofit organizations related to the food industry.

STEM Electives – 12 credits selected from the following courses (or graduate STEM courses within the disciplines indicated below, as approved by the Program Director or Major Professor):

Complimentary STEM Courses - a maximum of 6 credit hours can be selected from IMSE 605, IMSE 802, IMSE 806 or IMSE 991.

Courses in the Industry Analytics track focus on the application of data analytics across key sectors, including animal health, sensory, and food within the applied biosciences. While many programs offer data analytics broadly, this track is tailored specifically to applied biosciences.

STEM Electives – 12 credits selected from the following courses (or graduate STEM courses within the disciplines indicated below, as approved by the Program Director or Major Professor):