Animal Science (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The PhD in Animal Science at MSU offers research-based doctoral study in a range of disciplines related to animal science, providing a strong foundation in biological science and in-depth knowledge of a discipline important to animal agriculture. Research for dissertations may focus on beef or dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, poultry or laboratory species.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Department: Department of Animal Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

In cooperation with the major professor, each student plans a programme of study including courses related to an area of specialisation in animal science, seminars and teaching experience; the guidance committee approves the programme and dissertation research.

Career pathways

Careers in extension, research, teaching or agribusiness.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Animal Science graduate programmes (MS and PhD): applicants are accepted only if a faculty member agrees to advise them, so contacting potential advisors first is recommended. Online application through the MSU Graduate School ($75 fee for domestic and international applicants; programme code 0291 for doctoral), statement of purpose and Preparation to Succeed statement, official transcripts (bachelor's GPA of at least 3.0 required), three letters of recommendation; GRE optional (for regular admission, scores within two years and at or above the 20th percentile in each section). International applicants also submit English proficiency scores and an Affidavit of Support. Deadlines: domestic May 1 (fall) and October 1 (spring); international December 16 (fall) and March 1 (spring).

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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