Overview

About the program

In animal science, research programs are offered in physiology; ruminant and poultry nutrition; microbiology, immunology and pathology; and molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics.

In food science, research programs are offered in food biochemistry, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, toxicology and processing. This PhD in Animal and Food Sciences is offered at the University of Delaware.

Programme Structure

The Ph.D. degree in Animal and Food Sciences will be granted in the following major areas of specialization:

animal nutrition
physiology
pathology
immunology
molecular biology/biotechnology
food science
food engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

10 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

Food Science Animal Science View 44 other PhDs in Food Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students may enter the Ph.D. program after having previously earned a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), an M.S. degree, or a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM), or equivalent.

Required documents:

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Test scores
Letters of recommendation
Graduate application essay
Resume

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2232 USD / year

≈ 2232 USD / year
Out-of-State

2232 USD / year

≈ 2232 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2232 USD / year

≈ 2232 USD / year

Living costs

Newark

United States

990 - 1700 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Newark

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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