About the Program

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers six graduate degree programs: the master of science degree in animal science; the non-thesis master of science degree in animal science with a concentration in business, entrepreneurship and leadership; the non-thesis master of science degree in animal science with a concentration in veterinary biosciences, biotechnology and one health; the master of science degree in food science; the non-thesis master of science degree in food science with a concentration in business, entrepreneurship and leadership; and the doctor of philosophy degree in animal and food sciences.

Non-thesis master of science programs are primarily course-based with a small project. Thesis-based master of science programs and doctor of philosophy programs are research intensive, and students are typically supported with a teaching or research assistantship. In animal science, research focus areas include animal physiology, nutrition, microbiology, immunology, virology, pathology, disease surveillance, environmental management, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics. In food science, research focus areas include food biochemistry, bacteriology, virology, toxicology, processing, and sensory analysis.

Degrees Offered

Animal Science — M.S.

Animal Science — M.S. (Non-thesis with a concentration in Business, Entrepreneurship and Leadership)

Animal Science — M.S. (Non-thesis with a concentration in Veterinary Biosciences, Biotechnology and One Health)

Food Science — M.S.

Food Science — M.S. (Non-thesis with a concentration in Business, Entrepreneurship and Leadership)

Animal and Food Sciences — Ph.D.