The Department of Animal and Range Sciences offers graduate work in animal science leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees and the Master of Agriculture in Domestic Animal Biology. Specific areas of study at the master's level include animal breeding, meats, nutrition and reproductive physiology. Doctorates are offered in animal science with emphasis on ruminant nutrition and reproductive physiology.

• Application Deadlines

  • February 15 for Summer + Fall enrollment
  • October 1 for Spring enrollment

• Department Requires

  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • GRE required only for Range Science Ph.D
  • Graduate Application

• Degree Requirements

  • Animal Science Master of Science
  • Animal Science Master of Agriculture
  • Animal Science Doctor of Philosophy

Links

• Animal and Range Science Graduate Student Association
  ARSGA

• Graduate Student Handbook
  Revised 9-22-2013

• Graduate School Website

• International Programs Website

Contact

Dr. Sergio Soto
Chairman, Animal Science Graduate Committee
Department of Animal & Range Sciences, NMSU
P.O. Box 30003, MSC 3-I
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003
Phone: (575) 646-2016
Fax: (575) 646-5441
email: ssoto@nmsu.edu