Studying animal husbandry may include life sciences such as biology, genetics, botany, and more in relation to livestock breeding and care. Students who choose this program may go on to earn higher degrees or seek careers at a zoo, farm, or laboratory setting.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.