Admission requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Animal Science.
- As a minimum, potential applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Poultry Science, or another biological science from an accredited institution upon admission to our graduate program with a junior-senior grade-point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 basis). The student’s program must have included courses in biological science, chemistry, and mathematics. In addition, students trained in Computer Programming, Data Science or Machine Learning with an interest in precision agriculture can also apply. Exceptions to the minimum grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, or interest.
- A thesis based M.S. degree in biological sciences is preferred but not required. Research publications are also preferred but not required.
- Research experience in biological sciences is required.
- Proof of English proficiency if native language is not English. Please refer to policy GCAC-305
