Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Sciences (Poultry Physiology Program)
2026-06-30Admission Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Research Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences from a recognized university or an equivalent degree from another scientific institution recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities. The period since obtaining the master’s degree must not exceed ten years. Applicants are required to enroll in the same specialization as their master’s degree within the same department. If applying from a different specialization, they must successfully complete at least 30 credit units from the master’s-level courses of the new specialization with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (Very Good), in addition to the PhD coursework.
Target Applicants:
Egyptian and international students.
Application Periods:
Applications are accepted twice a year:
-October: From June to August each year.
-February: From November to January each year.
Program Duration: Five years.
Credit Hours:Minimum: 54 credit hours, Maximum: 66 credit hours
Program Advantages:
• Development of advanced scientific skills in formulating and balancing poultry diets using modern scientific approaches.
• Ability to design and optimize specialized feed rations for all poultry production systems in line with economic conditions.
• Application of modern nutritional and physiological principles to improve productivity and efficiency in poultry production.
• Integration of scientific research with practical applications in poultry nutrition and physiology.
• Preparation of graduates capable of working in poultry production systems, feed formulation industries, and research institutions.
Skills Acquired by Graduates:
• Ability to formulate and balance poultry diets according to the nutritional requirements of different poultry flocks.
• Application of scientific methods in optimizing feed formulations for poultry production efficiency.
• Analytical skills in evaluating nutritional needs under different production and environmental conditions.
• Problem-solving skills related to poultry nutrition and productivity improvement.
• Research and technical skills in poultry physiology and feed science.
Contact Information:
Email:
Basma42@agr.asu.edu.eg
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