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Doctor of Philosophy

Animal Science & Poultry Science

A doctoral degree in Animal Science and Poultry Science with a concentration in either Animal Science or Poultry Science is offered. Specific course requirements are flexible and each student's program is developed in consultation with their Ph.D. advisory committee. The minor is optional but if a minor is included, external faculty representation is required on the advisory committee. Please contact Whitney Wilson-Botts for inquires about the Animal Science program and Annette Adkison for inquires about the Poultry Science program.

CONTACT US

Kenneth Anderson
Program Director
kanderso@ncsu.edu
919/515-5527

Vivek Fellner
Program Director
vfellner@ncsu.edu
919/515-4018

Laquisha Demps
Admissions Contact
lrdemps@ncsu.edu

Michaela Vick
Admissions Contact
mdvick@ncsu.edu

Amber Whitley
Admissions Contact
awhitle@ncsu.edu

APPLICANT INFORMATION

  • Entrance Exam: The GRE is required for Animal Science Program applicants. The GRE is not Required for Poultry Science Program applicants.
  • Delivery Method: On Campus

Application Deadlines

Entry Semester Application Deadlines and Details
FallJun 1 (US); Mar 1 (Int)
SpringNov 1 (US); Jul 15 (Int)
Summer 1Mar 25 (US); Dec 15 (Int)
Summer 2May 10 (US); Dec 15 (Int)