About the course

The Department of Animal and Range Sciences offers graduate work leading to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees with majors in animal science and range science. The Doctor of Philosophy degree in animal science is only in the areas of reproductive physiology or ruminant nutrition.

　　Prerequisite for admission as a regular graduate student in the department is the completion of a curriculum, substantially equivalent to that required of undergraduate students in animal or range science at this institution, 3.0 GPA, and three letters of reference.

　　The student's Doctoral Committee is selected by the student and the student?s advisor, with approval of the Department Head and the Graduate Dean. The committee will consist of five or more members, as follows:

　　The committee chair (advisor) and at least two other members must be from the regular Animal Science faculty in the student's concentration area (reproductive physiology or ruminant nutrition).

　　One member must be from the Related Area.

　　One member from the Research Tool Area.

　　The member from the Related or Research Tool Area may serve as the Representative of the Graduate Dean.

　　Duties of the Doctoral Committee

　　Prepare and file a preliminary program of study with the Graduate Dean

　　Provide counsel for the student during the program

　　Attend the comprehensive oral examination and the final dissertation defense. 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 (January), 2025	Las Cruces
Summer (May), 2025	Las Cruces
Spring (January), 2026	Las Cruces
Summer (May), 2026	Las Cruces

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for New Mexico State University

A graduate international student must hold at minimum a four year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and is able to demonstrate English proficiency, both written and oral by submitting an official TOEFL or IELTS score report. TOEFL 79 IBT, 550 PBT, 6.5 IELTS.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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