About Animal Sciences in Purdue University

Animal Sciences graduate students are expected to apply principles from biological, physical, and behavioral sciences to make discoveries that improve livestock production, enhance food quality and safety, and uncover molecular mechanisms that regulate animal physiology. Graduate study toward the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the field of Animal Sciences may be pursued in the areas of Animal Behavior and Welfare, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Management, Meat Science and Food Safety, Neuroscience, Nutrition, and Physiology. In addition, Ph.D. programs are offered in the area of Interdisciplinary Genetics. Upon completing the program, graduates can pursue careers at universities, research institutions, government and non-governmental organizations, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies. Historically, our students have had nearly 100% placement at graduation.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree 

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 6.5
• TOEFL IBT: 80

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Purdue University Cost of Attendance

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Tuition Fee

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Other Expenses

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