Grad & PhD Requirements

Animal Breeding and Genetics (AB&G) Graduate Major Degree Requirements

Required Courses for Master Of Science

Required Courses for PhD Degree

Additional Credits by Specialization

Quantitative Genetics

Molecular Genetics

Immunogenetics

* This requirement of all Animal Science Students is met by completing GR ST 5650, Responsible Conduct in Research in Science and Engineering, or by completing the online course in the CITI program.  See details here.

** Required courses for AB&G majors are not designated by course number (with the exception of ANS 5010, 5900L, 6580, and 6900) because multiple course options are available.  Specific courses will be approved by the AP committee including the additional courses and research credits to total the 72 credits required for a PhD degree. 

Animal Breeding and Genetics (AB&G) Graduate Minor Degree Requirements

At the Master of Science Level

At the PhD Level

*This requirement of all Animal Science Students is met by completing GR ST 5650, Responsible Conduct in Research in Science and Engineering, or by completing the online course in the CITI program.  See details here.

A graduate faculty member from the Animal Breeding and Genetics Major must be included in the AP committee of a student working toward a Minor in AB&G.  The student will be required to demonstrate competence in the minor subject during the preliminary (in the case of the PhD student) and final examination of the major.