About the course

The breeding and genetics group is known for its historical and recent accomplishments in the development and application of quantitative genetics and molecular genetics approaches for improvement of beef, swine, poultry, sheep, and horses. We are fortunate to have a faculty group with diverse research interests and expertise to provide a comprehensive training of future professionals in the field of modern animal breeding and genetics. The range of current research efforts spans quantitative to molecular investigations, and is characterized by well-funded, team-oriented, multi-disciplinary projects. General areas of research include development and evaluation of statistical approaches in animal breeding and identification of genes and genetic variants affecting a large variety of traits across different species. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Lincoln
Summer (May), 2024	Lincoln
Fall (August), 2024	Lincoln
Spring (January), 2025	Lincoln
Summer (May), 2025	Lincoln
Fall (August), 2025	Lincoln
Spring (January), 2026	Lincoln
Summer (May), 2026	Lincoln

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nebraska - Lincoln

One set of transcripts.

　　If International: upload copies of all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certi?cates, diplomas, and degrees plus certi?ed English translations.* Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certi?ed records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certi?ed copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school?s registrar office. GRE

　　Three recommendation letters

　　Personal Statement: Your statement should include the following:

　　Overview of background/experiences,

　　Reasons for pursuing graduate study including personal and/or career ambitions,

　　Proposed major advisor(s) and reason(s) for interests in their program(s). Applicants to the Office of Graduate Studies whose native language is not English are required to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, 79 on the Internet-based TOEFL or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band score of at least 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 University of Nebraska - Lincoln. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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