Overview

The Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University focuses on advancing animal sciences for the betterment of animals and humans through:

Research
Teaching
Outreach endeavors

It is the leading provider of animal science education and outreach in the state of Ohio.

A strategic alliances was formed with:

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
The Department of Human Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Ecology,
The Animal Welfare Science Centre in Australia
Other universities and institutions both in the United States and abroad

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition and microbiology

Breeding, genetics, and reproduction

Growth, development, and meat science

Mammary biology and milk quality

Animal behavior and health/well-being

Waste management and biofuels

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s or pre-professional degree from an accredited university or college

Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent

International students: TOEFL score of 550 on written exam and 213 on the computer exam and/or a total score of 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL

A faculty advisor is required for admission into the MS and PhD programs. A list of potential faculty advisors can be found at https://ansci.osu.edu/our-people/faculty.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

14318 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

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

Funding

Fellowships, along with half-time and quarter-time graduate associateships, are available through the Department and University for outstanding graduate students. Information regarding various fellowships is distributed to qualified individuals approximately one month prior to the deadline for a pplication/nomination.

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Programme Structure

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