Animal Sciences, Ph.D.

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The PhD in Animal Sciences at LSU is a research-focused degree that requires a dissertation project. Students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours of graduate coursework, including at least two hours of seminar and nine hours of dissertation. The program assesses students through a comprehensive general exam and a dissertation defense.

مخطط البرنامج

The PhD in Animal Sciences at LSU is a research-focused degree that requires a dissertation project.

Assessment:

The program assesses students through the following methods:

• Comprehensive General Exam: This exam evaluates coursework, general knowledge, and critical thinking ability.
• Dissertation Defense: Students are required to present a 30-45 minute public seminar defending their dissertation research.

Other:

• Students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours of graduate coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree.
• Students earning the M.S.
towards the 54-credit minimum.
• A maximum of 6 hours of ANSC 7061 can be applied to the degree.
• A minimum of 9 hours of dissertation (ANSC 9000) is required.