About the course

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers three graduate degree programs: the master of science degree in animal science, the master of science degree in food science and the doctor of philosophy degree in animal and food sciences. 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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Newark
Fall (September), 2024	Newark
Spring (February), 2025	Newark
Fall (September), 2025	Newark
Spring (February), 2026	Newark

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Delaware

Students may enter the Ph.D. program after having previously earned a bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), M.S. degree, or Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent(s).An applicant for graduate study in Animal and Food Sciences should have an appropriate background from a baccalaureate degree, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75, and a 3.00 average in his/her major. Foreign students must demonstrate competence in the use of the English language by a minimum score of 575/233/85 on the paper based/computer based/IBET TOEFL.

　　

English language requirements

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Delaware. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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