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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Graduate Studies Bulletin 2009-2010

Policies and Courses

Animal Science

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For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary.

Department Head: Larry Berger, Ph.D.

Graduate Committee: Associate Professor Miller (chair); Professors Jones, Nielsen; Adjunct Professor Leymaster; Associate Professors Funston, White; Assistant Professors Burkey, Knononoff

The Department of Animal Science offers programs leading to the doctor of philosophy degree in the areas of animal breeding and genetics, meats and poultry products, nonruminant nutrition, physiology, and ruminant nutrition. Students may pursue the master of science degree in any of the above areas. Option II and III are available to students in animal science only by special permission of the Graduate Committee obtained at the time of entry into the program.

In addition to complying with the general requirements of the Graduate College, applicants must submit a letter of intent regarding educational and career goals. Scores from the general test of the Graduate Record Examination are required. Admission with full standing requires a 3.0 grade average (4 pt. scale). For international students, the TOEFL is the only test of English proficiency accepted by the department.

All Students must enroll in ASCI 806 during their first year of graduate study at UNL.

Specializations available at the masters level:

Meat Science and Muscle Biology; Physiology; Water Resources Planning and Management

Specializations available at the doctoral level:

Meat Science and Muscle Biology; Physiology

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