Graduate Programs
Animal and Food Sciences: Ph.D., M.S.
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers three graduate degree programs: the master of science degree in animal science, the master of science degree in food science and the doctor of philosophy degree in animal and food sciences.
In animal science, research programs are offered in physiology; ruminant and poultry nutrition; microbiology, immunology and pathology; and molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics.
In food science, research programs are offered in food biochemistry, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, toxicology and processing.
Degrees Offered
Animal and Food Sciences–Ph.D.
Animal Science–M.S.
Animal Science–M.S. (Non Thesis)
Food Science—M.S.
Food Science—M.S. (Non Thesis)
Application Deadlines
FALL: |
March 1: Priority consideration for funding June 1: Final deadline to apply (international applicants) August 1: Final deadline to apply (domestic applicants) |
SPRING: |
December 15: Final deadline to apply (international applicants) January 15: Final deadline to apply (domestic applicants) |
UD Tuition
The 2023-2024 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1028.