动物科学研究生课程旨在为学生提供机会，使他们可以继续学习以基础生物医学和农业科学或动物科学的应用管理方面为重点的课程。动物科学系提供动物科学理学硕士和哲学博士学位课程，以及动物科学-环境毒理学博士学位。与学生的专业教授合作，学生计划制定一个学习计划，其中包括与上述动物科学领域的专业领域之一相关的课程，研讨会和教学经验。学生的专业教授和指导委员会必须批准学生的学习计划，包括论文研究。
The Department of Animal Science offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in a variety of disciplines related to animal science. In some cases, Interdisciplinary Options are also available. Programs of study are based on the strengths of the department and the goals of individual students. Although individual student programs vary, all graduate programs in animal science are designed to:<br>Provide a strong foundation in biological science and an in-depth knowledge of a specific biological discipline of importance to animal agriculture.<br>Develop creative potential and foster independent thought.<br>Improve technical skills.<br>Provide the foundation for effective, independent careers in extension, research, teaching or agribusiness.<br>The department offers many areas of research specialization within the field of animal science. Research species for theses or dissertations may focus on beef or dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, poultry, or fur-bearing and laboratory species. Modern animal, computer, and library facilities support research.<br>Graduate assistantships are often available through faculty funding when faculty have openings in their research programs. Typically, a graduate student on an assistantship will provide a specific number of hours working on research - in addition to completing coursework and working on a thesis or dissertation. A stipend and tuition waiver will be provided during the period of the assistantship (9 credits each for fall and spring semesters and 3-5 credits for summer semester). Graduate assistants are exempt from out-of-state tuition and matriculation and infrastructure/technology fees are waived. Graduate assistants are automatically enrolled in a health insurance plan, the premium of which is paid by the university.