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The Doctor of Philosophy program is available in Animal Science, with multiple specialization areas such as: Animal Genetics and Genomics, Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology, Food Microbiology and Safety, Meat Science, and Animal Physiology. Earning a PhD demands proven abilities in independent research along with associated academic competencies. Graduate students with assistantships must participate in teaching one course annually as part of their professional growth.
Every PhD curriculum must incorporate thirty (30) credit hours of coursework beyond the bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or a minimum of fifteen (15) credits past a master's degree in the same or a similar discipline. Doctoral candidates must take one credit of ANSC 5693 (Graduate Presentation Skills) and two credits of ANSC 5694 (Seminar), unless they've already fulfilled the ANSC 5693 requirement. Students must also meet Graduate School mandates for foreign language or related studies. Furthermore, successful completion of at least fifteen (15) credits in either GRAD 6950 (Doctoral Dissertation Research) or GRAD 6960 (Full-Time Doctoral Dissertation Research) is mandatory.