Blacksburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Dairy Science in Virginia Beach United States | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Virginia Beach United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,690
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Department of Dairy Science provides a Doctor of Philosophy program in Animal Sciences specializing in Dairy Science. Doctoral candidates concentrate on research areas including genetics, reproduction, nutrition, immunology, herd management, or bovine lactation, working closely with faculty advisors to develop their research initiatives. The program typically spans three to four years, preparing graduates for diverse professional paths in both industry and academia, from research and instruction to advisory roles and leadership positions.
CAREER PATHS
Dairy science graduates can pursue professions such as: Herd management specialist, Agricultural operations supervisor, Replacement heifer production advisor
Breeding technician, Artificial insemination field agent, Breed association representative, Feed formulation consultant, Dairy product marketing specialist
Dairy compliance officer, Agricultural financial analyst, Industry educator
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You may scan a copy of your official paper or electronic transcript provided to you from your institution's Registrar. Do not upload your institution's web-based academic record or a document stating it is not an official transcript. Make sure that all critical and identifying marks have been scanned and are legible
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application. We currently expect a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (IBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 for
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Testing Requirements: TOEFL Computer Minimum : 233.0 iBT Minimum : 90.0
GRE Average Scores of Candidates Verbal : 150.0 Quantitative : 165.0 Analytic Writing : 3.5
Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references.
The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application. We currently expect a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (IBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 for
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Testing Requirements: TOEFL Computer Minimum : 233.0 iBT Minimum : 90.0
GRE Average Scores of Candidates Verbal : 150.0 Quantitative : 165.0 Analytic Writing : 3.5
Tuition
USD
31,690