Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Animal and Dairy Science in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A Doctorate in Animal and Dairy Science offers specialization in areas like developmental biology, statistical genetics, computational biology, meat science, animal nutrition (for livestock and lab animals), and reproductive physiology.
This advanced degree program covers disciplines including developmental biology, genetic analysis, bioinformatics, muscle biology, animal nutrition, and reproductive systems (studying cattle, equines, swine, and laboratory specimens). Thesis projects aim to enhance livestock efficiency, economic viability, and ecological impact, or utilize animal models for biomedical studies. Cutting-edge research infrastructure includes genomics/proteomics core facilities, meat processing technology centers with slaughterhouse capabilities, specialized nutrition labs, climate-regulated animal housing, and nearby teaching farms for cattle, swine, and equine research at both main campus and the Tifton Coastal Plains Experiment Station.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Acceptance to one of the ADS graduate programs is limited to academically well-qualified students and collectively based on the applicant's:
GPA
GRE test scores (TOEFL-international students)
Three letters of recommendation, letter of intent, and availability of a faculty mentor.
A 3.0 GPA is considered the minimum for admission to the graduate program. The minimum overall score on the TOEFL exam is 80, with at least 20 on both the speaking and writing portions. The GPA and TOEFL minimums are UGA Graduate School requirements. The minimum score on the GRE (Verbal + Quantitative) is 290, with a score of 20th percentile or higher on verbal and 40th percentile or higher on the Quantitative portion of the test.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
GPA
GRE test scores (TOEFL-international students)
Three letters of recommendation, letter of intent, and availability of a faculty mentor.
A 3.0 GPA is considered the minimum for admission to the graduate program. The minimum overall score on the TOEFL exam is 80, with at least 20 on both the speaking and writing portions. The GPA and TOEFL minimums are UGA Graduate School requirements. The minimum score on the GRE (Verbal + Quantitative) is 290, with a score of 20th percentile or higher on verbal and 40th percentile or higher on the Quantitative portion of the test.
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630