Prospective Students
Is a major in Animal Science a good match for me?
If you are interested in...
- animal health
- companion animals (pets, horses)
- food animal production
- animal biology
- animal nutrition
- biotechnology
- sales and marketing in the animal industry
... then Animal Science is a major you should explore!
Where will I work?
Our Animal Science major prepares you to work in settings like these:
- animal industry companies
- pet food and supply companies
- animal pharmaceutical companies
- research laboratories
- veterinary clinics
- government agencies
- genetics and biotechnology companies
- farms and production facilities
What areas of opportunity exist in this field?
As a student in Animal science, you will select an emphasis area: Science/Biotechnology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Industry, or Production.
Within your emphasis, you can also specialize in a specific animal area—beef, companion animals, dairy, equine, poultry, sheep, or swine. Each offers a range of career opportunities.
Science/Biotechnology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- prepare for veterinary school so that you an provide veterinary care and treatment for companion animals, equine, and food production animals
- prepare for graduate school in a science-related field
- develop improved methods for feeding, housing, and breeding livestock and companion animals
- conduct biotechnology research to create or modify products that improve the quality of life for humans, animals, and plants
* Pre-Vet Emphasis - Biotechnology Option requirements *
* Pre-Vet Emphasis - Basic Science Option requirements *
Industry
- select and purchase new merchandise for a feed, genetics, or animal health company's product line
- market small and large animal pharmaceutical, feed, and management products to businesses and producers
- manage the business operations for a pet store, feed, or livestock supply company
* Industry Emphasis requirements *
Production
- manage an equine, livestock, or poultry production facility
- offer consulting advice to producers about breeding, feeding, and management
- own or manage a companion animal kennel
- inspect food and product labeling to ensure safety
* Production Emphasis requirements * |
