Overview

Students at Texas A&M University work with renowned faculty and have access to exceptional facilities, developing expertise in breeding program design, genetic evaluation, and genomics-based strategies for sustainable animal improvement.

Through independent research that addresses real-world challenges, Animal Breeding graduates are prepared for impactful careers in academia, industry and government.

Outcomes

The program’s strong connections to industry and government provide outstanding opportunities for networking and research. Aggie Ph.D. graduates emerge with the expertise and professional network to lead transformative research and shape the future of animal breeding.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Breeding
Equine Reproduction
Applied Animal Genomics
Reproductive Biology
Concepts in Reproduction
Prediction of Genetic Merit
Animal Welfare Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

64 hours beyond a master’s or 96 hours beyond a baccalaureate degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Station, United States

Disciplines

Animal Science View 47 other PhDs in Animal Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Application & Fee
Official Transcripts and Records. You must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding community colleges).
Official Test Scores & English Proficiency
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16217 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16217 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9177 USD / year

≈ 9177 USD / year

Living costs

College Station

United States

964 - 1485 USD / month

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