Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting May 2027 — Apply before Feb 2027
- Starting August 2027 — Apply before Mar 2027
- Starting January 2028 — Apply before Sep 2027
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
90 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Lincoln, United States
Disciplines
Animal Science
Overview
About the program
The department's contemporary facilities enhance basic and applied research capabilities for an intensive large animal, poultry, and laboratory animal work. An extensive, federally inspected meat laboratory is available for meat and poultry research.
In addition, the department maintains facilities 40 minutes away from Lincoln for research in all disciplines of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, and swine.
Graduate programs conduct collaborative research at four university district research and extension centers and the USDA Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. This Animal Science program is offered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Programme Structure
Specializations include:
- Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Extension and Education
- Meat Science and Muscle Biology
- Nonruminant Nutrition
- Physiology
- Ruminant Nutrition
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements — General requirements
- Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Transcripts. If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.
- If applicant's native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.
- If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
- GRE
- Three recommendation letters
- Personal Statement: Your statement should include the following:
- Overview of background/experiences;
- Reasons for pursuing graduate study including personal and/or career ambitions;
- Proposed major advisor(s) and reason(s) for interests in their program(s).
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): 43,990 AUD / year (≈ 31,182 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 43,990 AUD / year (≈ 31,182 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 16,057 AUD / year (≈ 11,382 USD / year)
Living costs — Lincoln, United States
1,306–1,934 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.
