Bachelor's degree in related field of study
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TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59
Duolingo English Test (English Proficiency Test): 105
WHY PURSUE A PH.D. IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AT UNH?
A Ph.D. in agricultural sciences will help you advance your career in an agriculture-related field, whether you are working in agricultural production, agribusiness, policy areas in government or nonprofit sectors, education and/or research. As a graduate student in the department of agriculture, nutrition and food systems, you will part of an interdisciplinary department focusing on the farm to fork wellness continuum and a holistic approach to solving problems. You will also develop independent and team research experience and graduate prepared to pursue a wide range of careers.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
UNH is among the nation’s highest-performing research universities, having earned a Carnegie Classification R1. Our research portfolio brings in more than $110 million in competitive external funding each year. Federal and state funding is available for research on diverse aspects of sustainable agriculture, foods and agricultural sciences. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with state and regional growers and producers and collaborate with leading researchers worldwide. As a graduate student at UNH, you’ll have the opportunity to work in several top-notch teaching and research facilities, including the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, one of the university’s largest research organizations.
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Core Course Requirements:
ANFS 901, Introduction to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems Graduate Studies 1
ANFS 997, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems Seminar 2
1, To be taken at the earliest opportunity: typically, in the initial fall semester of the graduate program.
2, All students are required to register and participate in ANFS 997 (1 credit Pass/Fail) for a minimum of 4 credits.
Suggested Courses:,
Communication competency:,
BIOL 902, Writing and Publishing Science,
NR 905, Grant Writing,
BIOL 950, Scientific Communication,
Experimental design and analysis competency:,
ANFS 933, Design, Analysis, and Interpretation of Experiments,
SOC 902, Sociological Methods II: Research Design,
Agribusiness
Commercial plant/animal production
Crop management consulting
Education
Extension services
Farming
Food/plant/animal sciences
Land-use policy analysis
Plant/animal inspection
Plant breeding
Policy making
Research
Medical insurance: 1999USD/year
