During the second part of the Master, participants complete 60 ECTS focused on the introduction to research and on the elaboration of a Thesis based on the results of an original research work, once the candidate has prepared an experimental protocol submitted under the supervision of the thesis tutor. The experimental work for the elaboration of the thesis is carried out in the organizing institutions of the Master or in other collaborating institutions, for a period of 10 months, under the direction of a tutor who should be a doctor of renowned experience.

To be eligible for a renewal of an CIHEAM Zaragoza scholarship to participate in the second part of the Master, the student must have obtained an average score equal to or greater than 70 out of 100 in the first part of the Master.

Most common topics for Master of Science theses

• Estimation of genetic parameters
• Breeding values of production and quality traits of specific breeds
• Genetic characterization of breeds and populations
• Analysis of molecular markers of interesting traits
• Semen quality and conservation
• In vitro embryo culture