Raleigh,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Poultry Science in Raleigh United States | North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
|
Raleigh United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,433
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Our curriculum provides extensive study and research opportunities in physiology, nutrition, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, food science, immunology, genetics, pathology, and toxicology. The poultry science field currently faces a significant shortage of highly trained professionals. Graduates find rewarding careers in academic research, government agencies, and private sector organizations.
A degree from NC State's Prestage Department of Poultry Science stands out to employers. Our exceptional graduates and 95% employment rate demonstrate our program's excellence.
Select our science-focused pathway to prepare for research-intensive roles. Opt for our technology concentration to gain industry-specific skills valued by poultry sector partners.
Whichever path you choose, your degree will open doors to promising career opportunities.
The poultry field presents diverse professional paths, ranging from flock management and processing operations to genetic research and vaccine distribution. These opportunities await qualified graduates.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent degree from an accredited university or institute of higher education
Minimum 3.0 GPA (3.5 GPA preferred)
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 and Details
Fall Mar 1
Spring Jul 15
Summer 1 Dec 15
Summer 2 Dec 15
Tuition
USD
29,433