All Official Transcripts. Bachelor Degree is required for Admission. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5. To be admitted to the master's or doctoral degree program in animal science, students must have a bachelor's degree in animal science or in a related biological science. To enroll in advanced courses in animal science and supporting sciences, students should have completed courses that establish principles in animal science and in basic physical and biological sciences pertinent to the area of specialization within the field of animal science that the student chooses. In some cases, students may need to complete collateral courses in addition to the courses that are required for the graduate degree. Applicants will be evaluated for admission based on academic record, research and work experience, professional goals, and letters of reference. All applicants are required to submit scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination. Personal/Academic statement (include with the application or send separately to the Department) Official GRE scores sent from ETS to MSU, code 1465 - (For regular admittance, tests should have been taken within two years of application date and scores must be at or above the 20th percentile in each of the three areas: verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing.) Request Official transcripts or academic records be sent directly to the Department from all institutions listed on the application. (A GPA of at least 3.0 for the Bachelor's Degree is a requirement.) Arrange for three letters of recommendation be sent to the Department directly from the referees with accompanying MSU Recommendation for Admission cover sheet. Letters of recommendation can also be uploaded and submitted through the online application system.