PhD Animal Science at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The PhD in Animal Science focuses on animal physiology, health and well-being, and genomics, with experiential learning on beef and dairy cattle, poultry, swine, small ruminants and animal models for human disease.

Faculty: Herbert College of Agriculture | Department: Animal Science | Duration: 48 graduate credit hours (500- and 600-level) beyond the master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

48 credit hours beyond the master's including 24 hours of ANSC 600 dissertation research, at least 6 hours at 600-level, at least 8 hours of related courses outside animal science, teaching/extension experience, statistics and the ANSC 696 seminar. Students form a committee of at least five faculty, pass written and oral comprehensive examinations, present a research proposal to the department and write a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants normally should have completed a thesis-based MS before beginning. Minimum 3.00 graduate GPA on a 4.00 scale in a completed graduate programme in Animal Science or a related field; prerequisite courses with grade B or higher may be required. Evaluated on GPA, information from at least three evaluators, goals, experience and TOEFL or IELTS if applicable (no minimum stated). A graduate research faculty member must commit to serving as major professor; interviews may be required. Application, fee and transcripts go to Graduate Admissions. Applicants with only a BS or DVM complete an MS (30 hours) en route.

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.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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