Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Doctoral)

Overview

Earning a Ph.D. in Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences provides you with extensive formal classroom and research training within your field of choice. You will perform research that spans from molecular biology to meat and dairy production to the business of horse racing and have the opportunity to present your research at national and international meetings. Your individual plan of study is developed in accordance with your research interests and career goals. An M.S. is not required to apply for the Ph.D. program. Graduates are well prepared for careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, animal production or the racetrack industry.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 10%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 4.5967 Years

Department-level

• Department / Academic Unit: College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci
• Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy