The graduate program in endocrinology and animal biosciences offers master of science (M.S.) and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees as part of the large and interactive community of biological scientists at Rutgers and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In addition to faculty from these universities, other members of the program come from research divisions of local pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. Major areas of research include endocrinology of growth, lactation, reproduction, and behavior; neuroendocrinology; and equine science and exercise physiology. Studies range from the organismal to the cellular and molecular levels.
Applicants are expected to have a strong background in the life sciences, including courses in general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology, as well as mathematics through calculus. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) must be taken, and the subject test in biology is recommended but not required.
The M.S. degree requires 30 credits, including at least 6 credits of research. A research thesis and comprehensive final exam must be completed for this degree. Students must present two seminars (thesis proposal and thesis defense) during their program.
The Ph.D. degree requires 72 credits, including at least 24 credits of coursework and 24 credits of research. Students must pass a comprehensive qualifying examination that demonstrates competence in physiology, molecular biology and biochemistry, animal biosciences and technology, and statistics/experimental design. Students must complete a research dissertation and oral defense. Students must present two seminars (dissertation proposal and dissertation defense) during their program.
Visit our website at http://animalsciences.rutgers.edu/graduate/grad-about.html.
