Admission 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 from obtaining 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 Intake : From June to August each year.

-February Intake : 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 competencies in poultry breeding and genetic improvement programs.

•  Ability to design and manage breeding programs for different poultry strains using modern scientific approaches.

•  Application of genetic and breeding principles to improve productivity, efficiency, and adaptability of poultry populations.

•  Integration of scientific research with practical poultry production systems.

•  Preparation of graduates for work in breeding farms, poultry production companies, and research institutions.

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

•  Ability to design and manage breeding programs for different poultry flocks.

•  Application of modern genetic and breeding techniques to improve poultry performance.

•  Evaluation and selection of superior genetic traits in poultry populations.

•  Analytical and research skills in poultry genetics and breeding systems.

•  Problem-solving skills related to poultry production improvement and genetic development.

Contact Information:

Email:
Basma42@agr.asu.edu.eg

Program Email:

Basma42@agr.asu.edu.eg