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APPLICATION INFORMATION.

Entrance Requirements

The Animal, Nutrition, and Food Science Doctoral Program welcomes applications from all individuals with a background in the life or physical sciences and a keen interest in research. In addition, applicants should meet the following minimum entrance requirements:

    • A BS or BA degree
    • Graduate Record Examinations (GREs)
    • Chemistry: three semesters of chemistry to include inorganic, organic and/or biochemistry, with labs
    • Biology: two semesters of a biological science (eg. Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Animal Sciences, Botany, Nutrition, Food Science)
    • Math: one semester of Math (precalculus or calculus) or statistics

Although not required for admission, a full year each of inorganic and organic chemistry is recommended, as well as advanced-level biological science course(s). Students are strongly encouraged to contact someone in the ANFS program prior to applying to discuss your research, education, and career goals, and to arrange a visit, if desired.

For more information on applying to the Graduate College at the University of Vermont, or to apply online, click here.