M. Sc. Dairy Science (DS)
Dairy Science – an international Master’s Program on dairy production, economics and food at the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel
The Master’s program “Dairy Science” focuses on the interdisciplinary aspects of on-farm milk production, dairy economics, and processing of dairy food and products. The study program imparts the most current scientific knowledge in dairy production, including economics, breeding, feed, nutrition and biochemistry, animal welfare and health, milking technology, eco-efficiency, processing and quality of dairy products, and it conveys methodological skills to teach students to work scientifically and systematically. Students will strengthen their competences in the field of dairy science and acquire skills in analytical understanding of the entire dairy production process chain.
The application period for the academic year 2023/24 will open on Jan 16, 2023 and closes on Feb 21, 2023
Admission requirements and application
Master’s program Dairy Science
The Dairy Science study program is intended for students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or in a related field and have an interest in a consecutive, multidisciplinary qualification with focus on dairy science. The program includes relevant topics from several disciplines of the Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences such as plant production, animal science, human nutrition, and economics. The program did replace our attractive former certificate on dairy science, now with a new structure and fresh contents, it will encompass an international Master’s degree. Classes will be held in English and are open for students from all over the world with interest in dairy science.
Programm Design and Module Contents
Timetable study course Dairy Science
Career perspectives
The international Master’s program imparts a reasonable mix of applied knowledge and fundamentals, and prepares students for a broad spectrum of job positions. Graduates will be qualified to take leading positions in national and international operating companies in the field of dairy production and marketing, to participate, e.g., in product development, enhancement of technologies and methods, or to begin a doctoral course and a scientific career at university.
Fundig opportunities, Fellowships
Masterstudiengang Dairy Science (only in German)