This postgraduate program is open to graduates with degrees in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry, Agronomy, Animal Production, Zootechnical Agronomist, Biology and related careers, which will be determined by the Basic Academic Core in conjunction with the program coordinator.

The applicant to the Master's Degree in Animal Health and Zootechnical Sciences must comply with the following:

Knowledge.

• Basics in Animal Biochemistry and Physiology
• Basic Statistics
• Basics in Research Methodology

Skills.

• Reflective and able to analyze and understand scientific information.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Understand and interpret texts in English
• Animal handling skills
• Teamwork

Attitudes and Values.

• Attitude of constant improvement
• Honest, ethical and committed to his work and profession.

The graduate of the Master in Zootechnical Sciences and Animal Health will have the training and focus to describe, interpret and undertake new challenges to promote sustainable animal production systems, with healthy animals, both to produce food of animal origin, as companion and dedicated to sport, in order to contribute to the growing demand for food of animal origin and to improve the use of their by-products or waste through basic and applied research. As well as discovering bioactive compounds that contribute to the improvement of animal productivity and health.

Knowledge.

• Distinguish the rationale of research methods according to Zootechnical Sciences and Animal Health.
• To understand biochemical aspects and metabolic processes related to animal health and that also influence animal production systems.
• Identify bioactive compounds that have a relationship with animal health and productivity.
• Design experiments that allow him/her to perform basic and applied research in Zootechnical Sciences and Animal Health.
• Propose studies on the problems affecting the livestock sector based on sustainable animal production conditions.

Skills.

• Generate innovative solutions to address and solve situations related to Animal Husbandry and Animal Health.
• To offer biotechnological alternatives in the diverse scenarios of animal science to improve productivity.
• To promote the health and safety of livestock products based on the development of scientific knowledge and applied science.
• Promote the conservation of natural wealth through the preservation of wild flora and fauna.
• Perform basic and applied research through the generation and transfer of knowledge, always considering the importance of its environment to which it is owed.
• Critical ability to use state-of-the-art tools and technologies in diagnostic tests to identify pathogens.
• Characterize and evaluate compounds and/or microorganisms associated with adverse and beneficial effects, capable of modifying the metabolism of various compounds in domestic animals.
• Ability to apply routine and molecular techniques for disease diagnosis, propose functional and safe alternative treatments and select animals with higher productive capacity.
• Design basic and applied research projects applicable to animal science and animal health.
• Develop multidisciplinary research work assuming leadership and commitment to their environment.

Attitudes and Values.

• Ethical responsibility and with the premise of food safety and health.
• Respect the originality of the scientific production carried out with honesty and ethical commitment.