Overview

The Animal Nutrition PhD doctoral programme from Mississippi State University Additionally, a language or research skill requirement, a preliminary/comprehensive examination, and a final dissertation defense are required. The research skill requirement requires the student to demonstrate a technical proficiency in a research skill not directly or routinely related to his or her research area.

Key Facts

The student selects course offerings from Animal and Dairy Sciences; Poultry Science; Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion; Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture; and Biochemistry.

This proficiency may be demonstrated by successful completion of six hours of credit (examples include 6 hours of statistics excluding ST 8114 and ST 8214; 6 hours in computer science; 6 hours in a research area excluding minor or required courses; directed individual study courses) approved by the student’s graduate committee and is not part of the program of study. A minor is not required, but if a minor is selected it must consist of a minimum of 12 hours of graduate credit, and a committee member from the minor area is required. A graduate program of study should be submitted and approved by the student’s graduate committee and graduate coordinator by the end of the first semester of graduate study. The graduate committee should be composed of at least four members including the major professor who must be a full member of the graduate Animal Nutrition faculty, one other member of the graduate Animal Nutrition faculty, and two additional members, one of whom must be from the minor field if a minor is selected. The other may be from outside the major area.

The Master of Science degree requires a thesis defense. The Animal Nutrition program does not offer a non-thesis M.S. degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Micro-Nutrient Nutrition

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Composition and Chemical Reactions of Foods

Micronutrients: Human Metabolism

Special Topics in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion

Directed Individual Study in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion

Animal and Dairy Sciences Seminar

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-06-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

4.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

Food Science Animal Science View 44 other PhDs in Food Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prerequisites for admission include a master’s degree.

A minimum of 3.00 quality point average on a 4.00 scale is required for all post-baccalaureate courses.

Any request for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores is dependent upon the faculty member who will serve as the thesis director (major professor), but the GRE score is not an Animal Nutrition graduate program requirement.

A statement of purpose and letters of recommendation are required of all applicants.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27637 USD/year

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National

27637 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 27637 USD per year
In-State

10052 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 10052 USD per year

Living costs for Starkville

800 - 1300 USD /month

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