Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Oct 2026, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
- Starting May 2027
- Apply before May 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Feb 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Apr 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Athens, United States
Disciplines
- Biology
- Animal Science
Overview
We offer an Animal and Dairy Science degree at the University of Georgia.
Features
- Dissertation research programs are applied at improving food animal productivity, profitability and sustainability or using animal models for human research applications.
- State of the art facilities, laboratories and equipment are in place for in depth research training in all program areas.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Specialized areas of interest include a core facility for genomics and/or proteomics, a meat science technology center including abattoir and laboratories, core laboratories in ruminant and monogastric nutrition, environmentally controlled large and small animal facilities on campus and beef and dairy cattle, swine and horse research and teaching farms located near campus and at the Coastal Plains Experiment Station in Tifton.
- This is a dissertation degree program that requires a total of 30 h of graduate credit including 24 h of course work, more than 16 h of courses intended for doctoral students (>8000 level) and a minimum of 3 h each of doctoral research and doctoral dissertation.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate School application form
- Application processing fee, non-refundable
- An unofficial transcripts from each institution you attended. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission.
- Official test scores sent by the testing agency if required by the academic department
- GRE and GMAT
- Letters of Recommendation will be sent to the academic department electronically as part of the online admission application process
- Supplemental materials required by the department to which you are applying should be mailed directly to the academic department.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 11,482 AUD / year (≈ 7,944 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 11,161 AUD / year (≈ 7,722 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 3,625 AUD / year (≈ 2,508 USD / year)
Living costs
Athens, United States
1,041-1,691 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Animal and Dairy Science.
