Overview
Graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Animal Sciences degrees at Auburn University provide advanced education and technical training in preparation for careers in public and private sectors related to animal science and technology, food science and technology, animal biotechnology, agribusiness and university-level research and education.
Features
- Areas of specialization include animal nutrition, biochemistry and molecular biology, food technology and safety, growth biology, meat science and muscle biology, functional genomics and reproductive biology. Interdepartmental minor programs in cell and molecular biosciences, ecology and environmental sciences are also available.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Seminar
- Doctoral Research and Dissertation
- Animal-related Life Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Animal Science View 42 other PhDs in Animal Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to the PhD degree program usually requires that the student have a master’s degree from a recognized graduate program. However, evidence of exemplary potential may be considered as a criterion for admission with a bachelor’s degree.
- The doctoral program emphasizes original, scholarly research and includes significant advanced course work. Admission is based primarily on a consideration of GPA, GRE scores and, in the case of an international student, TOEFL test scores.
- Following completion of all or most course work, doctoral students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive written examination in their area of specialization before taking the oral General Examination, successful performance in which is required for advancement to candidacy.
Tuition Fee
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International
33908 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16954 USD per semester during 72 months. -
National
33908 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16954 USD per semester during 72 months. -
In-State
12524 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6262 USD per semester during 72 months.
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Scholarships Information
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