Program Overview

Animal Sciences (Ph.D.)

Overview

The Department of Animal Sciences has the unique mission of serving Colorado’s large and diverse livestock industries.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Animal Sciences

Areas of Study

• Breeding and Genetics
• Livestock / Beef Management Systems
• Livestock Behavior and Welfare
• Meat Science / Food Safety-Microbiology
• Nutrition – Ruminant Animal / Equine
• Reproduction – Ruminant Animal / Equine

Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog.

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Financial Aid

• Financial aid resources are available.
• The department may have financial aid options available.

Program Codes

• On-campus: ANMG-PHD

Program Information

GRE not required

Colleges

• Agricultural Sciences
• Business
• Health and Human Sciences
• Liberal Arts
• Natural Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
• Warner College of Natural Resources

Schools & Programs

• Graduate School
• International Programs
• School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
• School of Education
• School of Global Environmental Sustainability
• School of Materials Science and Engineering
• School of Music, Theatre and Dance
• School of Public Health
• School of Social Work

Department Information

• Department Head: Dr. Patrick Doyle
• Director of Graduate Programs: Dr. Pablo Pinedo
• Academic Contact: Heidi Redmond