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PhD Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Animal Sciences offers PhD training in applied and basic aspects of animal sciences, preparing students for industry, academia and government. Research areas include animal nutrition, physiology, products, health and welfare, systems and sustainability, and genetics and genomics.

Department: Department of Animal Sciences  |  Intake: Summer and Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Applied and basic animal sciences, with interdisciplinary paths through the Ohio State University Nutrition (OSUN) doctoral programme and the Environmental Sciences Graduate Program.

Career pathways

Positions in industry, academia and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE not required but encouraged if it strengthens the application. Deadlines: Summer 2027 Apr 1 (international Feb 1); Autumn 2027 Jul 1 (international May 1); Fellowships December 1. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (equivalent to 79 for tests taken before January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

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.

Intake: Summer and Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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