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: 3 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

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. Undergraduate preparation for most areas of study should include general and organic chemistry, biology/microbiology, biochemistry, physics, and calculus. For students lacking appropriate preparatory course work, additional courses applicable to certain areas of study may be required prior to admission. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General test (Verbal and Quantitative) is required. Competitive scores are approximately 150 (Verbal), 150 (Quantitative), and 3.5 (Writing), but faculty reserve the right to waive this requirement if students have relevant training and/or work experience. All students must provide three letters of recommendation from former professors, a completed Graduate Studies Application form, and a completed assistantship form if applying for financial aid. Foreign students must demonstrate competence in the use of the English language by meeting TOEFL or IEL TS test requirements set by the Graduate College and provide evidence of sufficient financial support for the course of the degree program. Foreign students applying for a teaching assistantship must have a minimum score of 600/250/100 on the paper based/computer based/IBET TOEFL examination. Applicants may be requested to visit the department for a personal interview before a final decision concerning admission is made. Admission to the graduate program is dependent upon availability of an appropriate faculty advisor in the student?s area of study.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

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