About Animal Sciences, Ph.d. in University of Wisconsin - Madison
The department emphasizes in vivo and in vitro studies that probe relationships at a fundamental mechanistic level as well as address current practical issues in animal agriculture. Studies may often employ the use of livestock or laboratory animals, or both, as subjects. Development of an individual course of study is flexible in order to meet the needs of students with varied interests. Graduates find employment in academic teaching and research, in professional veterinary or medical degree programs, in industrial research in the food and feed industries, in laboratory research programs with governmental and international agencies, private corporations, and in industrial or institutional management positions requiring a high level of scientific training.
The program is based in the Animal Sciences Building, which contains facilities for teaching and research, including a Computing and Biometry Laboratory and the Biological and Biomaterials Preparation Imaging and Characterization Facility. Nearby are the Livestock Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility, and the Muscle Biology Laboratory. Teaching, research, and project assistantships are available to qualified students. Fellowships, scholarships, and traineeship awards are available from federal training programs, research grants, gifts and trusts, and special program funds.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 100
- PTE:73
University of Wisconsin - Madison Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Faculty Members |
22,365 |
| Number of Undergraduate Students |
31,185 |
| Number of Postgraduate Students |
11,758 |
| Number of International Students |
5,885 |
| Annual Acceptance Rate |
51% |
| Basic Tuition Fee for International Undergraduate Students |
37,785 USD |
| Basic Tuition Fee for International Graduate Students |
24,054 USD |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/ACT |
| Official website |
wisc.edu |
University of Wisconsin - Madison Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition - $9,273
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,150 |
| Other Fees |
$1,452 |
| Room and Board |
$11,558 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,120 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,553 |
Out of State Resident Tuition - $36,333
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,150 |
| Other Fees |
$1,452 |
| Room and Board |
$11,558 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,120 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$53,613 |
