$65 USD application fee
Statement of purpose
Three letters of recommendation
Unofficial transcripts or mark sheets
GRE scores (for select programs)
TOEFL: Minimum for admission to the Graduate College at UVM: 90
TOEFL: Minimum for a student to qualify for funding at UVM: 100
IELTS: Minimum for admission to the Graduate College at UVM: 6.5
IELTS: Minimum for a student to qualify for funding at UVM: 7.0
Duolingo: Minimum for admission to the Graduate College at UVM:110
Duolingo: Minimum for a student to qualify for funding at UVM: 120
Note: TOEFL results will not be superscored.
Outstanding students interested in various aspects of animal science can pursue an accelerated master's, a traditional master's or a Ph.D. under the program title of Animal Biosciences within the department. Students interested in our graduate program in any area related to Animal Science can contact the graduate program coordinator, Dr. Feng-Qi Zhao.
During their program of study, graduate students at UVM work closely with their faculty mentor and committee members who are often from other Departments. Typically a master's degree candidate acquires skills in research design and conduct as well as methodologies relevant to their research project. Candidates for the Ph.D. gain these skills as well as the ability to independently conduct, design and review their own research. Our students also undertake a variety of coursework during their program and are given the opportunity to gain valuable teaching skills that we feel are essential for all students in the sciences.
Graduate students enjoy access to a variety of excellent facilities across campus. Our nearby Miller research facility is used for studies involving livestock and complements other animal facilities on campus that are used to study models such as genetically-modified rodents. Several faculty within ASCI are members of the Vermont Cancer Center that provides students with access to state-of-the-art microscopy and genetic analysis facilities. Our relationship with the Miner Institute in NY also provides the opportunity for students to explore additional research topics in dairy cattle nutrition and behavior. Did we mention that Burlington continually ranks as one of the most livable cities in the U.S.? Learn about Burlington, VT.
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Health Insurance: 2,694 $ USD per year
