In the animal science program, youll learn about the care and management of a wide variety of animals. You can focus on farm animals, zoo animals, horses, pets, or business within the animal industry. While in the animal science program your studies will include animal health, animal biology, nutrition, breeding and production, genetics, and business management.
CFANS offers many hands-on learning experiences for this major, which is important for anyone who wants to work with animals. Youll get the chance to gain experience in small or large veterinary hospitals, livestock barns, and modern research labs, right on the St. Paul campus. The Animal Science department includes multiple award-winning faculty members and advisors.
The animal science major will prepare you for veterinary school, work as a manager and technical adviser for animal production systems, various careers in animal industries or biotechnology, or graduate study in animal-related specializations. Depending on your area of emphasis, you can select from the following areas of study: dairy, beef, sheep, swine, equine, companion animal, or poultry.
Students in the Animal Science major choose their emphasis from the following options:
- Companion Animals (Pets)
- Equine / Horses
- Industry and Business
- Production
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Science