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The Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences provides one of the nation's most extensive graduate programs in its field. Faculty expertise and research funding cover a wide spectrum of specialties, from fundamental biological investigations using both in vivo and in vitro approaches to computational biology and analytical tools for dairy farm operations. These diverse research areas share a unifying goal: solving real-world challenges in animal agriculture.
Our graduate student body includes Wisconsin residents, out-of-state domestic students, and international scholars from various nations. This multicultural environment enriches 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.
International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree.
English Language Requirement
Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT); 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0