Animal physiology

Doctor of Philosophy

U of I student standing outside a corral cleaning out a feed trough with cows in the foreground.

Make discoveries in animal science

Innovations in animal science contribute to responsible breeding practices, meat and dairy quality and production, the general well-being of animals, and other important areas of the fast-changing animal agriculture industry.

As a doctoral student, you will gain advanced knowledge and independent research skills to make your own mark. You will conduct original research on a topic that interests you in the form of a dissertation and publish two or more articles of your experiments and findings in an academic periodical.

Specializations include animal growth, nutrition and reproduction.

Overview
Duration:
3 years, 78 credits
Locations:
Moscow, Coeur d'Alene

Related Topics

AgricultureAnimal ScienceBiology

Innovate in animal agriculture

Degree fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

  • Hold a master’s degree in animal or health sciences.
  • Want to lead original research in the field.
  • Have a desire to positively advance animal agriculture.
  • Have strong research and critical-thinking skills.
Career outcomes

Current job openings

36 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HI

Potential careers and starting salaries

  • Animal Breeders
    $25,700
  • Animal Scientists
    $45,375
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Financial aid

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Clubs and involvement opportunities

Hands-on learning

  • Animal science laboratories
  • Research and teaching assistantships
  • National society meetings
  • Annual Student Research Expo
  • International collaboration with Finland, China or Russia

Clubs

  • Graduate and Professional Student Association
Application information

Applicants for the Ph.D. in animal physiology program must meet the following admission requirements:

  • Education level: Bachelor’s
  • GPA: 3.0
  • GRE: No
  • TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5
  • Number of references: Three
  • Other requirements: Intake interview

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