Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Animal Science | Veterinary Science
Area of study
Veterinary
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
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.
Program Outline
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.
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