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PhD Animal Science at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Animal Science offers graduate study emphasizing animal breeding and genetics, meat and poultry products, non-ruminant and ruminant nutrition, and physiology. Analytical laboratories and animal facilities are available for graduate research.

Department: Animal Science  |  Duration: 90 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)  |  Location: Lincoln, NE, United States

What you will study

Specializations: Animal Health, Welfare, and Precision Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Studies requirements for all programmes: online application, unofficial transcripts (all college-level records for international applicants), and verification of English proficiency if the applicant's native language is not English. Programme-specific: GRE (optional): After you identify the faculty member(s) in this department with whom you wish to work, contact them regarding their preferences on completion and reporting of GRE scores. Resume/CV Personal Statement: Your statement should include the following: 1) Overview of background/experiences; 2) Reasons for pursuing graduate study including personal and/or career ambitions; 3) Proposed major advisor(s) and reason(s) for interests in their program(s). Faculty and Research Interest: Indicate up to 3 faculty members you may be interested in working with. Acceptance by a major advisor is required for admission. Three recommendation letters Deadlines: Rolling review process. Recommended: Apply by March 15 for Fall admission or by October 15 for Spring admission.

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: Fall and Spring (see deadlines)

Duration: 90 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://go.unl.edu/gradapp

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