Madison,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Animal Sciences - Nutrition in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Madison United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,504
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences provides one of the nation's most extensive graduate programs in this field. Faculty research spans a wide spectrum, from fundamental biological investigations using in vivo and in vitro methods to applying bioinformatics and data analysis for both basic biological research and creating dairy farm management tools. These diverse research areas share a common goal: solving real-world challenges in animal agriculture.
Our graduate student body includes both Wisconsin residents, out-of-state students, and international scholars from various nations. This mix fosters global perspectives that enrich research, teaching, outreach, and cross-cultural exchange. Alumni pursue careers in academia, veterinary/medical schools, food industry research, government and corporate laboratories, as well as scientific leadership roles across multiple sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students with satisfactory undergraduate or graduate training in any biological science including emphasis on basic science courses will have suitable backgrounds for graduate studies in Animal Sciences. Typically, students admitted to the program have GPAs of 3.2 or higher, candidates with a lower GPA may be considered for admission under special circumstances.
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement- 7.0
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement- 7.0
Tuition
USD
25,504