The program is interdisciplinary with faculty from a number of departments participating. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program complete an 8- credit core of courses offered by the Nutritional Sciences Department and an additional 11 credits specified by an emphasis group. Background course requirements are flexible and depend on the emphasis group which the student selects. A minor in a related discipline is also required. The preliminary exam is based on a defense of a written research proposal and on an oral exam of general knowledge.
Fellowships are available on a competitive basis.
Departmentally administered research assistantships are available to bring new students into the program, and research assistantships in individual laboratories are also available. Developmental metabolism of neonatal animals with emphasis on lipid and ketone body metabolism in the pig. Protein metabolism in the rumen and protein utilization and metabolism in ruminants, especially the lactating dairy cow. H.V. Carey, Ph.D. Assoc Prof, Comparative Biosciences, Effects of enteral feeding on intestinal structure and function. M.E. COOK, Ph.D. Prof, Animal Sciences, Mode of action of chemicals, nutrients and mycotoxins in metabolism, skeletal diseases and immunity of birds.