Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

The Animal Science bachelor's degree program introduces students to all aspects of animal-focused industries and services. Students are prepared for careers in veterinary healthcare, laboratory animal care and research, animal health and wellness, and food and fiber production.

Students apply anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, nutrition, reproduction and genetics to the study of animal management, breeding and genetics, growth, behavior, and welfare. The curriculum covers a great variety of species, from livestock to companion animals to pets and animals in research. The animal science major provides excellent preparation for students who wish to find positions immediately upon graduation, as well as those who plan to enter graduate or veterinary schools to obtain advanced degrees.