Graduate Programs

The Animal and Dairy Science program offers graduate study toward the Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis options) in Agriculture with a concentration in Animal Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Sciences with a concentration in Animal and Dairy Science.  Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs in Animal Nutrition; Food Science; Animal Physiology; and Genetics are also available through the interdepartmental programs (refer to the specific interdepartmental programs elsewhere in the Graduate Bulletin for program-specific guidelines in addition to those listed here).

Students wishing to aquire information regarding specific interdisciplinary programs may use the links above. Students wanting more information regarding graduate information within the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences may contact Dr. Peter Ryan (graduate coordinator) via:

Dr. Peter Ryan
Box 9815, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone: (662) 325-2802
Email: pryan@ads.msstate.edu

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