Program Overview

Overview

Learn about the advanced knowledge and independent research skills required to make novel discoveries in animal science.

Program Description

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 the advanced knowledge and independent research skills to make your own mark on the field. 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

• Animal growth
• Nutrition
• Reproduction

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

With this degree, you could become a/an:

• Professor
• Industry consultant
• Research scientist

Location

Moscow

Availability

Available On-Campus

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