Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
- Students must complete degree requirements within 10 years
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 Dec 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Mar 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before May 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Dec 2026, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Mar 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jun 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT — 80
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Raleigh, United States
Disciplines
Overview
About the program
Graduate students in Animal Science and Poultry Science at North Carolina State University can pursue an interdisciplinary program rooted in research areas such as genetics, nutrition or physiology while exploring both basic and applied scientific approaches in a variety of animal species.
To earn a Ph.D., students must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and scholarship in a specialized field of study. They are required to write a dissertation reporting the results of an original investigation, pass a series of preliminary comprehensive examinations in the field of specialization and related areas of knowledge, and successfully defend the dissertation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Animal Science Seminar
- Topical Problems in Animal Science
- Doctoral Supervised Teaching
- Graduate Seminar in Poultry Science
- Statistical Methods for Researchers
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE® — Required
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT — 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Factors considered for admission include: grade point average, scores on the GRE, undergraduate and graduate courses, experiences, statement of interest, and letters of recommendation.
- In addition, a member of the Department of Animal Science Graduate Faculty must be willing to serve as the applicant's advisor.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 17,704 AUD / year (≈ 12,607 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 17,704 AUD / year (≈ 12,607 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 5,742 AUD / year (≈ 4,089 USD / year)
Living costs
Raleigh, United States — 1,524–2,602 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships — Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Animal Science and Poultry Science.
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