Overview

The Animal Physiology PhD program is offered at Mississippi State University. Course offerings are from several departments including, but not exclusively, Animal and Dairy Sciences; Basic Science (College of Veterinary Medicine); Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Biological Sciences; Entomology and Plant Pathology; Poultry Science; and Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Key Facts

The program of study is developed by the student and his/her major professor with the approval of the student’s graduate program committee. Specific courses vary depending on the needs of the student. A limited number of assistantships are available to qualified applicants.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Equine Reproduction

Cellular Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology of Insects

Animal Physiology

Physiology of Reproduction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-04 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-06-04 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Prerequisites for admission include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in animal, dairy or poultry science; human sciences; wildlife; fisheries or aquatic science; biological or physical science; or a doctor of medicine or veterinary medicine degree with an adequate background in chemistry.

A minimum 3.00 overall grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale is required.
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission, but applicants are required to attempt the GRE. A paper-based (PBT) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of 575 (84 iBT) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) score of 7.0 or better is required of all international applicants. Letters of recommendation are required of all applicants.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27637 USD / year

≈ 27637 USD / year
Out-of-State

27637 USD / year

≈ 27637 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10052 USD / year

≈ 10052 USD / year

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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