Head of the Department: Dennis R. Campion
Correspondence and Information: Department of Animal Sciences,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 116
Animal Sciences Laboratory
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1207 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801; (217)
333-3462
GRADUATE FACULTY
Professors: J. M. Bahr, D. H. Baker, L. L. Berger, T. R. Carr, J. H.
Clark, R. A. Easter, G. C. Fahey, Jr., W. R. Gomes, M. Grossman, P. C.
Harrison, G. R. Hollis, M. F. Hutjens, K. W. Kelley, H. A. Lewin, R. I. Mackie,
F. K. McKeith, N. R. Merchen, D. F. Parrett, C. M. Parsons, D. P. Philipp, G.
E. Ricketts, J. L. Robinson, R. D. Shanks, S. L. Spahr
Associate Professors: D. B. Faulkner, R. L. Fernando, C. N. Graves, W. L. Hurley, D. J. Kesler, K. H. Kline, K. W. Koelkebeck, M. R. Murphy, J. E. Novakofski, L. H. Thompson, R. E. Warner, B. A. White
Assistant Professors: H. A. Brady, J. K. Drackley, M. Ellis, H. R. Gaskins, R. W. Johnson, R. H. McCusker, D. J. Miller, J. Odle, M. B. Wheeler
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The Department of Animal Sciences offers graduate work leading to the master of
science and doctor of philosophy degrees. Fields of specialization include
animal breeding and genetics, animal behavior, biochemistry, environmental
physiology, immunobiology, meat science and muscle biology, microbiology,
nutrition, systems of animal management and production, physiology of
lactation, and physiology of reproduction. Beef and dairy cattle, horses,
poultry, sheep, swine, and a variety of companion and laboratory animals are
available for study.
ADMISSION
Candidates for admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs must have a bachelor's
degree from accredited institutions equivalent to those from the University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. A grade-point average of 4.0 or higher (A = 5.0)
for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work and for any graduate study is
required for admission. Students must take the Graduate Record Examination and
are strongly recommended to take the advanced test in chemistry or biology.
Emphasis is placed on a student's interest and ability in research as
demonstrated by previous work and letters of recommendation.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Students must complete a minimum of 8 units of graduate credit, including
51/2 units of lecture and laboratory classes, 1/2 unit of
seminar, and 2 units of thesis research. At least 3 units of credit must be in
400-level courses, including at least 2 units in animal sciences and at least
1/2 unit of lecture and laboratory classes. Students will be
expected to register for graduate seminar (0 to 1/2 unit of credit)
during each semester of study. A comprehensive oral examination concerning the
thesis and other areas of animal agriculture will be required.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Doctoral candidates must complete a minimum of 16 units of credit beyond the
requirements for the M.S. degree, including 7 units of advanced lecture and
laboratory courses, 1 unit of seminar, and 8 units of thesis research. Students
must pass preliminary and final examinations administered by committees
appointed by the dean of the Graduate College. The final examination is limited
to a presentation and defense of the thesis research.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid for graduate students in animal sciences is available in the form
of fellowships, teaching and research assistantships, tuition and partial fee
waivers, and traineeships. Qualified candidates are considered for financial
support upon application. Graduate students making satisfactory progress toward
their degree generally receive a full tuition waiver and a partial fee waiver,
as well as a stipend.
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