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Earning a Ph.D. in Animal Science represents a candidate's capacity to perform advanced independent research and academic work. This prestigious qualification is awarded when students showcase thorough expertise and academic mastery in their chosen specialization. Candidates must complete an original research dissertation, pass rigorous preliminary exams in their focus area and related disciplines, and defend their thesis successfully. Our Animal Science Department provides exceptional educational, research, and outreach initiatives that empower faculty and students to tackle pressing challenges in the global animal sector. We generate insights that enhance productivity and environmental responsibility in livestock production, biomedical research, and animal care practices.
To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.
Provide Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a total score of at least 80 on the Internet-based Test (iBT). Minimum test scores for each section:
Listening: 18 points
Reading: 18 points
Writing: 18 points Speaking: 18 points for admission, 23 points for TA appointment where TA has direct verbal interactions with students, 26 points for TA appointment where TA presents lectures in the class or laboratory
The maximum total score for the iBT is 120 with each section worth 30 points.
Provide International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores with an overall band score of at least 6.5. Minimum test scores for each section are listed below:
Listening: 6.5
Reading: 6.5
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 6.5 for admission, 7.0 for TA appointment
Computer-based TOEFL scores must be 213 or higher (with at least 17 on three sections and no section score below 13). The paper-based test requires a score of 550 or higher (with scores of 50 on at least two of the three sections and no section score below 45).
Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: March 1 for International students
Spring Semester: July 15 for International students
Summer Semester I and II: December 15 for International students