At Anhui Agricultural University (AAU) in Hefei, China, the PhD in Animal Husbandry is offered as a full-time research-oriented doctoral program within the broader discipline of Animal Husbandry, which is one of the university’s authorized doctoral disciplines and part of its internationally accessible English-taught doctoral programs. This PhD track is designed to cultivate advanced research skills and deep disciplinary knowledge in areas related to the science and technology of animal production, livestock systems, animal nutrition, genetics and breeding, and related engineering and management aspects of animal agriculture. As a scholarly program, it typically spans three to four years of full-time study and requires candidates to complete advanced coursework, engage in independent original research under the supervision of a doctoral advisor, and defend a doctoral dissertation that contributes new scientific insights to the field. Students benefit from AAU’s strong research environment in agricultural sciences and access to faculty expertise across animal science, animal nutrition, genetics, and productive systems, preparing them for roles in academia, research institutions, government agencies, and the livestock industry. 

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.