PhD Animal and Food Sciences at University of Delaware

Programme overview

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers graduate study across animal science and food science. Thesis master's and PhD tracks are research-intensive and students are typically supported by teaching or research assistantships; non-thesis master's programmes are primarily course-based with a small project. The PhD is in Animal and Food Sciences.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Department: Animal and Food Sciences | Intake: Fall and Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Animal science covers physiology, nutrition, microbiology, immunology, virology, pathology and genomics. Food science covers biochemistry, bacteriology, toxicology, processing and sensory analysis.

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Entry requirements

Our graduates are successfully prepared for professional schools (e.g., veterinary and medical), or to further their education through advanced degrees (Ph.D. programs and post-doctoral positions). This degree provides graduate students with tools and skills for pursuing or advancing in a career related to animal science. Students take core courses in advanced animal science, electives in areas such as ethics and leadership, and an individualized problem solving project. This degree is ideal for recent graduates aiming to expand their knowledge and experience base prior to entering into a professional degree program or the workforce. Students take advanced coursework related to host-pathogen interactions, nutrition and immunology, and technical and practical training. Graduates also complete an individualized research project to further skill development.

Intake: FALL: March 1: Priority consideration for funding June 1: Final deadline to apply (international app

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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