Lincoln,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Animal Science - Physiology in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
|
Omaha United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,788
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Department of Animal Science provides advanced degree programs focused on areas including animal genetics and breeding, nutrition for both ruminant and non-ruminant species, meat science, and animal physiology. Students have access to modern analytical labs and specialized animal research facilities. These state-of-the-art resources support fundamental and practical research across large animal, poultry, and laboratory animal studies. The department operates a comprehensive, federally approved meat processing lab dedicated to poultry and meat science investigations. Furthermore, research facilities located 40 minutes from Lincoln enable studies across beef and dairy cattle, swine, and sheep disciplines. Graduate research initiatives extend to four university-affiliated research centers and the USDA Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
One set of transcripts.
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. GRE
Three recommendation letters
Personal Statement: Your statement should include the following:
Overview of background/experiences,
Reasons for pursuing graduate study including personal and/or career ambitions,
Proposed major advisor(s) and reason(s) for interests in their program(s). Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certicates, diplomas, and degrees plus certied English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certied records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certied copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school's registrar office. GRE
Three recommendation letters
Personal Statement: Your statement should include the following:
Overview of background/experiences,
Reasons for pursuing graduate study including personal and/or career ambitions,
Proposed major advisor(s) and reason(s) for interests in their program(s). Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5
Tuition
USD
19,788