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Earning a Ph.D. in agricultural sciences can propel your professional growth across various agriculture-focused domains, including farming operations, agribusiness management, governmental or nonprofit policy work, academic instruction, and scientific investigation. As an advanced degree candidate within the agriculture, nutrition, and food systems department, you'll join an interdisciplinary academic community centered on the complete food production cycle and comprehensive problem-solving methodologies. You'll gain valuable experience in both independent and collaborative research, equipping you for diverse career pathways upon graduation.
The Ph.D. program in Agricultural Sciences through the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems (ANFS) delivers an adaptable curriculum that combines academic instruction with hands-on research opportunities spanning crop and livestock production, aquatic farming, food supply chains, and associated disciplines. ANFS graduate students participate in cross-disciplinary studies emphasizing the entire food production-to-consumption spectrum and integrated solutions to industry challenges. The program fosters both solo and group research competencies throughout your academic journey.
International applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent as a precondition for applying to any of our graduate programs. In some cases, you may also need a master’s degree or its equivalent.
English Language Score:
Minimum score requirements are as follows: TOEFL (Computer-based): 213; TOEFL (Internet-based): 80; IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5; TOEFL ITP (Institution Administered): On case-by-case basis; TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): On case-by-case basis; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59.
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission: Fall: Jan. 15 (priority); Aug. 1 (final); Spring: Oct. 15 (final).