Master's Program
Master of Science Degree in Animal Sciences Requirements:
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6 hours of thesis research credit (ANSC799)
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24 credit hours of graduate level coursework including graduate level statistics course (typically BIOM 601)
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Research Ethics course or CITI training
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1 hour of either ANSC624 or ANSC625 (graduate seminar)
Benchmarks to Master's Degree
PhD Program
Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Animal Sciences Requirements:
PhD in Animal Sciences requirements, with MS in Animal Science or related field from a US accredited University:
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12 credit hours of ANSC899 (Dissertation research credit) plus
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Graduate level statistics course (typically BIOM 601) if not taken during MS studies
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Research Ethics course or CITI training
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2 hours of ANSC seminar (see ANSC Graduate Handbook for details)
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Any additional coursework as determined by advisory committee (see ANSC Graduate Handbook for details)
OR PhD in Animal Sciences requirements, without MS degree:
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12 credit hours of ANSC899 (Dissertation research credit) plus
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24 credit hours of graduate level coursework including
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Graduate level statistics course (typically BIOM 601)
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Research Ethics course or CITI training
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2 hours of ANSC seminar (see ANSC Graduate Handbook for details)
Benchmarks to PhD Degree
Graduate Courses
Graduate students are encouraged to take 600 level courses from at least two of the following areas:
Genetics & Cell Biology
- ANSC688G Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory [winter term]
- ANSC627 Molecular and Quantitative Genetics
Nutrition & Metabolism
- ANSC630 Animal Metabolism
- ANSC688O Special Topics; Nutritional Aspects of Metabolic Disease
Physiology & Health
- ANSC644 Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology
- ANSC688J Special Topics; Zoonotic Diseases and Control
- ANSC688I Special Topics; Comparative Vertebrate Immunology
* Note: Courses at the 400 level also can count towards a graduate degree. These courses can be used to fill gaps in a student’s knowledge. Please note that at least 12 hours of the 24 hours of required coursework need to be at the 600 or higher level. ANSC Graduate students must have at least 6 hours of coursework with the ANSC designation. Please see ANSC Graduate Handbook for a full description of course requirements, which include a graduate level statistics, research ethics, and ANSC seminar.
Research Proposal Guidelines
Forms for Graduate Students
All completed forms should be sent to ansc-gradprogram@umd.edu.
Please include your name in the file name (e.g., committeeform_YourName.pdf)
Master's Students
| Form (click on form name) |
Due | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant Mutual Expectations Form | Due: Beginning of Assistantship | To be updated as needed |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant Mutual Expectations Form | Due: Each Semester of Assistantship | One for each semester and course in which you serve as a teaching assistant. Evaluations portion of form due at the end of the semester. |
| Committee Form | Due: 1st Semester | |
| Nomination to Graduate Faculty Information Form | Due: 1st Semester | Only for committee members not currently a member of the graduate faculty. |
| Plan of Study | Due: 2nd Semester | |
| Research Proposal and Coversheet Form | Due: 2nd Semester | |
| Advisory Committee Meeting Report | Due: After Every Committee Meeting | |
| Student Annual Progress Report (.docx / .pdf) | Due: Annually | For GEC meeting |
| Advisor’s Report Form (.docx / .pdf) | Due: Annually | For GEC meeting |
| Nomination of Thesis Committee Form | Due: Six Weeks Before Oral Exam | The Report of the Examining Committee will be generated automatically with the submission of the Nomination of Committee form. |
| Graduate Outcome Assessment Form | Due: After Thesis Defense | For committee chair to fill out after defense. |
| Approved Program Form | Due: Before Graduation |
All completed forms should be sent to ansc-gradprogram@umd.edu.
PhD Students
| Form (click on form name) |
Due | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Research Assistant Mutual Expectations Form | Due: Beginning of Assistantship | To be updated as needed |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant Mutual Expectations Form | Due: Each Semester of Assistantship | One for each semester and course in which you serve as a teaching assistant. Evaluations portion of form due at the end of the semester. |
| Committee Form | Due 1st Semester | |
| Nomination to Graduate Faculty Information Form | Due 1st Semester | Only for committee members not currently a member of the graduate faculty |
| Plan of Study | Due 2nd Semester | |
| Research Proposal and Coversheet Form | Due 3rd Semester | |
| Advisory Committee Meeting Report | Due After Every Committee Meeting | |
| Student Annual Progress Report (.docx / .pdf) | Due Annually | For GEC meeting |
| Advisor’s Report Form (.docx / .pdf) | Due Annually | For GEC meeting |
| GOA Expectations Form | Due Before Prelims | |
| GOA Assessment Form | Due After Prelims | Completed by committee chair |
| Application for Admission to Candidacy Form | Due After Prelims | |
| PhD Teaching Requirement Form | Due: Before Completion of Program | |
| Nomination of Dissertation Committee Form | Due Six Weeks Before Defense | The Report of the Examining Committee will be generated automatically with the submission of the Nomination of Committee form. |
| Graduate Outcome Assessment Form | Due After Defense | For committee chair to fill out after defense. |
| Doctoral Student Surveys | Due Before Graduation |
All completed forms should be sent to ansc-gradprogram@umd.edu.
Links for Graduate Students
Graduate School
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Thesis & Dissertation Submission
For additional information, visit the Handbook and FAQs page for answers to questions and to get The Animal Sciences Program's Graduate Handbook that covers all of the information students need to know regarding our policies, regulations, and program requirements.
