Degree Requirements

Each student must demonstrate proficiency in four core areas: Animal Science and Biotechnology, Physiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and Statistics. To establish proficiency in each area, students can select courses offered by the Graduate Program in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences and other programs at Rutgers or UMDNJ in consultation with their advisor and committee. Twelve undergraduate credits at the 300 and 400 levels may be taken and applied toward the degree. Note that Systems Physiology (01:146:356, 3 cr, John-Alder et al.) or the equivalent is required of all students.

See the graduate catalog and undergraduate catalog for brief course descriptions. Consult the current graduate and undergraduate schedules for course availability.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science (M.S.) in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences

Thirty (30) credits of graduate work must be completed for the M.S. degree, including at least 6 credits of graduate research (16:067:701,702) culminating in an M.S. research thesis. Students must maintain a grade point average of B or better. A maximum of two courses with grades of C will be counted toward the degree.

M.S. degree students must register for and attend Seminar in Animal Sciences (16:067:693,694) every semester they are enrolled in the graduate program and must present two seminars (thesis proposal and thesis defense). The proposal seminar will normally be scheduled during the student's second semester of matriculation, and the defense seminar during the final semester. Students will receive a letter grade for the Seminar in Animal Sciences only during the semester when they present their thesis proposal seminar and the semester when they present their thesis seminar. Otherwise, students will receive a P/NC grade.

Each student must demonstrate proficiency in the four core areas of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Physiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and Statistics. There are many graduate courses offered by Rutgers and UMDNJ that would help students develop proficiency in these areas; some of these courses are listed (see Courses). Students should select courses in conjunction with their advisor. Note that 12 undergraduate credits at the 300 and 400 level may be taken and applied toward the degree.

Satisfactory attainment of proficiency in these four core areas will ultimately be determined by the student's advising committee. In the final analysis, each student's individualized curriculum will be approved by the student's advising committee. Thus, it is imperative that students consult with their advisors prior to selecting courses each semester.

Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences

At least 72 credits of graduate work must be completed for the Ph.D. degree, including at least 24 credits of graduate course work. Students must maintain a grade point average of B or better. A maximum of two courses with grades of C will be counted toward the degree. Courses can be selected from throughout Rutgers University and UMDNJ and can include a maximum of 12 credits at the 300- and 400-levels.

Ph.D. degree candidates must register for and attend Seminar in Animal Sciences (16:067:693,694) every semester they are enrolled in the graduate program and must present two seminars (dissertation proposal and dissertation defense). The proposal seminar will normally be scheduled during the third or fourth semester of matriculation, and the defense seminar during the final semester. Students will receive a letter grade for the Seminar in Animal Sciences only during the semester when they present their dissertation proposal seminar and the semester when they present their dissertation seminar. Otherwise, students will receive a P/NC grade.

Each student must demonstrate proficiency in the four core areas of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Physiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, and Statistics. There are many graduate courses offered by Rutgers and UMDNJ that would help students develop proficiency in these areas; some of these courses are listed (see Courses). Students should select courses in conjunction with their advisor. Note that 12 undergraduate credits at the 300 and 400 level may be taken and applied toward the degree.

Satisfactory attainment of proficiency in each of the four areas will ultimately be determined in the Advancement to Candidacy examination. Ultimately, each student's individualized degree program will be approved by his/her advising committee. Thus, it is imperative that students consult with their primary research advisor prior to selecting courses each semester.

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