Animal Sciences

Louisiana State University

United States of America, Baton Rouge

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Louisiana State University

United States of America , Baton Rouge

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-May-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 53,822 / year

Next Intake 28-May-2024

Animal Sciences

About

You are interested in learning about the sciences related to domesticated animals and exploring their roles in society. .

About Animal Sciences

From companion animals to livestock, study all aspects of the animal industries, including production, processing, and nutrition, as well as care of companion animals and preparation for veterinary school. Hands-on learning, faculty-led research opportunities, and real-world experience prepare you for exciting and challenging careers.

Concentrations Available

Animal Production - Prepare for a career in a variety of animal production enterprises and related agribusiness industries in beef cattle, swine, dairy cattle, small ruminants, horses, and poultry. Graduates of this program will have a background in all aspects of live animal production, including nutrition, reproductive physiology, general physiology, genetics, and management of livestock and companion animal species. Career opportunities may include farm management; technical support and sales in feed, pharmaceutical, and supply companies; and various state and federal agencies including the Cooperative Extension Service.
Animal Products Processing - This concentration prepares students for careers in the food industry by offering courses in meat science, dairy products, and poultry products as well as food safety and quality assurance. These studies often lead to careers as quality assurance supervisors, inspectors, and product development specialists.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine - This concentration focuses on livestock and companion animals and is designed for students to complete the required courses and apply to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine by junior year. If accepted to the LSU SVM, students will complete their last 40 hours at the LSU SVM and then be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences. Should a student not be granted admission to the LSU SVM during their junior year, the student will then choose another concentration to complete their fourth year and be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences.
Science and Technology - Pursue research in animal nutrition, genetics, and reproductive physiology. Graduates can work for large feed and pharmaceutical companies. Students can further their education by getting a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. These students can become scientists, researchers, or professionals in animal sciences. They can also work for biotech companies studying (using animal models) and animal medicine. Students can also apply to veterinary school.

Animal scientist
Dairy production specialist
Poultry scientist
Rancher
Veterinarian

Disciplines

College of Agriculture

Requirements

Entry Requirements

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).

The “academic average” is determined by averaging the grades of secondary school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education, vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc.

Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or other types of secondary education beyond the 12th year of schooling should submit the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced placement university credit.

Career

Animal scientist

Dairy production specialist

Poultry scientist

Rancher

Veterinarian

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 53,822 / year

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete Online Application

Complete the online application for admission and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. The application fee can be submitted online by credit card, or mailed to the office by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank. Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming your application was received.

The application deadline for the fall semester is July 15. The deadline for the spring semester is October 1.

Step 2: Submit all Official Transcripts

After applying, you should send an official transcript, in your original language and with an English translation, from all secondary schools, colleges, and universities attended to the address below. An official transcript is an official record prepared by the issuing institution and sealed in the institution’s official envelope.

Please note: All required documents should be sent at least 120 days before the start of a semester to allow for adequate processing time, which can be extensive for some applications.

LSU’s Office of Enrollment Management is solely responsible for evaluating and determining the equivalencies of international credentials and grading scales.

LSU Office of Enrollment Management
1146 Pleasant Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Step 3: Submit TOEFL or IELTS Scores

If English is not your native language, you must provide your TOEFL or IELTS scores for proof of English language proficiency. Either test’s scores must be sent directly through the TOEFL or IELTS website. TOEFL scores require LSU’s school code of 6373.