动物与食品科学系提供三个研究生学位课程：动物科学理学硕士（MS），食品科学理学硕士和动物与食品科学哲学博士（PhD）。在生理学，反刍动物和家禽营养，微生物学，免疫学和病理学，分子生物学，基因组学和生物信息学方面提供研究计划;在食品科学领域，在食品生物化学，细菌学，病毒学，寄生虫学，毒理学和加工方面提供研究计划。本科以上连续14个学期，硕士以上连续10个学期，可以完成博士学位的要求。学位。
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers three graduate degree programs: the master of science degree in animal science, the master of science degree in food science and the doctor of philosophy degree in animal and food sciences. In animal science, research programs are offered in physiology, ruminant and poultry nutrition, microbiology, immunology and pathology, and molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics. In food science, research programs are offered in food biochemistry, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, toxicology and processing. <br><br>The PhD in Animal and Food Sciences equips students with extensive theoretical knowledge and practical training for a highly skilled position in animal science or food science.<br><br>As part of this research-intensive degree, students will complete multiple projects related to their faculty advisor's field of study. Students will propose their research to their advisor and graduate committee during their first year of study, complete a comprehensive oral and written qualifying examination during their second or third year of study, and write and defend their dissertation prior to earning the degree. Students will additionally complete advanced coursework, present their research to various audiences, mentor other students and lab members, and assist with the university's teaching mission.<br><br>This full-time program is completed in 3 to 6 years, depending on the student's background and research progress as determined by their committee.