Overview

The Department’s current Animal Breeding and Genetics at Iowa State University group has built on this legacy of excellence and is widely recognized as one of the premier programs nationally and internationally.

Recent advances in genomics and the increased utilization of genomics and other big data technologies that require advanced quantitative methods of analysis in other disciplines of the animal and biological sciences have further increased the importance of animal breeding and genetics.

Key facts:

The Animal Breeding and Genetics Group will fulfill its mission by:

Selecting and maintaining the nation's premier animal breeding and genetics team
Developing and securing financial resources for pioneering research, teaching, and outreach programs in animal breeding and genetics
Using research to discover knowledge useful for genetic improvement of animals
Providing national and international leadership to and cooperating with animal industries to develop and enhance economically sound genetic improvement programs
Developing a comprehensive program to support departmental undergraduate educational goals relative to animal genetics
Developing a comprehensive program to recruit and educate high-quality animal breeding and genetics students, post-doctoral associates, and visiting scientists
Developing and enhancing multidisciplinary teams by contributing genetic expertise to innovative and comprehensive research, teaching, and extension program

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative and Population Genetics

Mendelian Genetics

Animal Science

Statistics

Animal Genomics

Breeding Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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There is no deadline for applications. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

ISU-wide:

Academic Records
GPA
Statement of Purpose
Three letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32497 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30577 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12967 USD / year

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Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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