Madison,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Dairy Science - Genetics 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
25,652
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 expertise and research funding cover a wide spectrum of focus areas, ranging from fundamental biological investigations using both in vivo and in vitro approaches, to applying bioinformatics and data analysis techniques for biological research and creating dairy farm management tools. These diverse research efforts share a common goal: solving real-world challenges in animal agriculture.
Our graduate student body includes both Wisconsin residents and out-of-state domestic students, along with international scholars from various nations. This blend of backgrounds enriches research, teaching, outreach, and cross-cultural exchange. Alumni pursue careers in academia, veterinary or medical schools, food/feed industry research, government and international agency labs, corporate research, and scientific leadership roles across various 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 Dairy Science.
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
25,652