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Animal Science (PhD) at Cornell University

Cornell University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Animal Science is a research degree offered by a graduate field drawing faculty from the Department of Animal Science, the Division of Nutritional Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine. Students work under a special committee of four faculty members, at least one from outside the chair's department, and are encouraged to gain teaching, extension and outreach experience. Delivered in person in Ithaca, NY.

Faculty: Cornell University Graduate School  |  Department: Graduate Field of Animal Science  |  Duration: Minimum 8 semesters  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

Concentrations are animal nutrition, animal science, physiology of reproduction, animal genetics and animal genomics; the programme includes Graduate School and field milestones and dissertation research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Preference is given to applicants with strong undergraduate preparation in animal sciences and related biological and physical sciences. Two recommendations; Graduate School requirements including English language proficiency apply. The GRE general test is not accepted. Fall deadline December 1.

USD 20,800 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition per year ($10,400 per semester); the source states $20,800 applies to Ph.D., D.M.A. and J.S.D. programs in endowed and contract colleges; tuition only. Source

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105. Each graduate field sets its own deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

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