Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Sciences - Ruminant Nutrition

Scientists within the ruminant nutrition program maintain the dual goals of conducting research that will advance the understanding of fundamental nutritional phenomena and also provide insight into practical aspects of the nutritional management of ruminant livestock. Individual research programs range from basic to very applied. Students in the program are provided with a strong foundation in ruminal and post-ruminal digestion, metabolism, and fundamental experimental procedures necessary for conducting ruminant nutrition research. Areas of research emphasis within the ruminant nutrition group include dairy cattle nutrition, beef feedlot nutrition, grazing livestock nutrition, measurement of greenhouse gas emissions, and stocker cattle nutrition.Supporting course work is frequently pursued in the areas of biochemistry, grain science, microbiology, physiology, and statistics.

Applicants, including current K-State students, must upload copies of transcripts. A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of coursework