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Texas Tech University
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
Lubbock, TX
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Overview
Texas Tech University / Department of Animal and Food Sciences is located in Lubbock, TX, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Food science | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Animal science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Animal science |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
45
Applied
28
Accepted
22
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | January 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | June 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
87
Total Graduate Students
26%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.34% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 60% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.15% |
| Unknown | 1.15% |
Gender
Male (42%)
Female (57%)
Faculty
37
Total faculty
Full-time - 35
Part-time - 2
Male (18)
Female (19)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Nutrition, welfare and behavior, physiology and reproduction, muscle and meat biology, food safety, food security, companion animal, health and well-being |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,150,014 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 42141
Lubbock, TX 79409-2141
United States
Lubbock, TX 79409-2141
United States
Contact
Dr. Michael Orth
Department Chair and Professor
Email: michael.orth@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-834-5653
Fax: 806-742-0898
Department Chair and Professor
Email: michael.orth@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-834-5653
Fax: 806-742-0898
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