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PhD of Animal Biosciences
- Burlington, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Research doctorate in animal breeding, Nutrition, Physiology and behaviour.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and undertake an original research project in Animal Biosciences. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
- and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.
Career outcomes
- Over 90% of animal bioscience graduate students go on to further training or careers related to their research
Curriculum
- In-person thesis doctorate typically taking three to four years
- With experiential research with a faculty advisor in animal breeding and genetics
- Nutrition and metabolism
- Physiology
- or behaviour and welfare.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor's or master's degree depending on programme
- Programme-specific prerequisite courses and an identified faculty advisor where the programme requires it
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 90
- IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110) unless waived
- Recommendations and statement as the programme requires.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree depending on programme, Programme-specific prerequisites
Language tests
- Duolingo 110
- TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 on new scale)
- IELTS 6.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,464 - $49,128, $43,296 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Burlington campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences |
| Department | Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $37,464 - $49,128, $43,296 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $21,967 USD.
Accepted language tests: Duolingo 110, TOEFL iBT 90 (4.5 on new scale), IELTS 6.5, IELTS 6.5.