About the course

The Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech offers the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Students may specialize in the areas of genetics, genomics, immunology, management, muscle biology, nutrition, physiology, and product quality assurance. Interdisciplinary and interdepartmental programs are encouraged and students are given wide latitude to develop customized programs of study directed toward specific career goals. The department has 32 faculty members who serve the needs of about 600 undergraduate and about 60 graduate students. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 10 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Blacksburg
Spring (January), 2024	Blacksburg
Summer (May), 2024	Blacksburg
Summer (July), 2024	Blacksburg
Fall (August), 2024	Blacksburg
Fall (September), 2024	Blacksburg
Spring (January), 2025	Blacksburg
Summer (May), 2025	Blacksburg
Summer (July), 2025	Blacksburg
Fall (September), 2025	Blacksburg
Spring (January), 2026	Blacksburg
Summer (May), 2026	Blacksburg
Summer (July), 2026	Blacksburg

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Virginia Tech

For admission in Fall 2019, we expect a minimum TOEFL score of 90 (IBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission. Further, TOEFL scores of 20 or greater in Listening, Writing, Speaking, and Reading subsections are required. Some departments may require higher minimum scores.

　　The APSC Graduate Program uses a hollistic approach to admission. Our recommended metrics include an overall GPA of 3.0 and GRE scores of 150 verbal and quantitative. The VT Graduate School requires a TOEFL score of 90. Materials are uploaded through the Graduate School portal.

　　Items you will need to complete the application include

　　3-letters of reference

　　transcripts

　　statement of professional goals

　　GPA, GRE metrics

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Virginia Tech. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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