Bachelor of Animal & Veterinary Science at University of Idaho

The Animal & Veterinary Science at University of Idaho is a Full Time Bachelor program offered on the Moscow campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2026.

About Bachelor of Animal & Veterinary Science

A future with animals or animal products.

If you want to work with animals, this program prepares you for a variety of career options, from livestock management, to dairy production, to veterinary science.

In this program, you will study animal health, growth and nutrition. Courses explore topics in animal science, production and business management. Learn how to raise and care for animals, produce and market dairy products, operate a livestock facility, and much more. The program's many emphasis areas include a pre-veterinary option for students who are interested in continuing their education in veterinary health.

Much of your education will take place in the on-campus labs and animal research centers, where you will study and gain hands-on experience with the university's purebred Charolais herd, 100 milking cows and replacement heifers, and more than 200 Suffolks, Targhees and Polypays in the breeding ewe flock.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Animal & Veterinary Science at University of Idaho

Entry Requirements

If you are a freshman or first-year student:

Undergraduate applicants who have no previous work at the post-secondary level must have at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) from a secondary school. Students must also meet the criteria for admission to university-level study in their home country.

If you are a transfer student:

Undergraduate applicants who have attended a post-secondary institution and have completed at least 14 transferable semester credits at an accredited institution must present a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all post-secondary work. For admission into the College of Engineering, transfer students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.8. Other departments may have additional requirements. Students who have completed fewer than 14 transferable semester credits (post-secondary) must meet the freshman or first-year student requirements in addition to the transfer student requirements.
Please note: Students transferring to the University of Idaho from another U.S. college or university must notify their current international student advisor of their plans to transfer to the University of Idaho. Please refer to the SEVIS Transfer Process Form for more information about this topic.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Animal & Veterinary Science

With this degree, you could become a/an:

Veterinarian (with additional education)
Ranch manager
Business owner
Production manager
Sales representative
Marketing director
Consultant
Analyst

Fee Information

Application Fee 70

How to Apply

Students must submit:

An international application for admission.
$70 application fee (nonrefundable).
Official secondary school transcripts identifying subjects taken, marks received and graduation date. If you have not yet graduated from your secondary school, a transcript showing all completed work may be accepted for early admission. External examination reports should be provided when applicable.
Official transcripts with subjects and marks received from any colleges or universities attended.
An official TOEFL score or equivalent.
Certified, literal translations of all credentials issued in any language other than English. To find more information about the University of Idaho’s policy on academic transcripts and certified translations see the Transcripts and Translations Document.
A statement of your activities if you've had a gap in education.

Please note: Students applying after the deadlines above or with incomplete files by these deadlines can still be considered for admission if they have their educational credentials evaluated by a professional evaluation service. There are five professional credential evaluation services from which the University of Idaho will accept evaluations.

Bachelor of Animal & Veterinary Science at University of Idaho

University of Idaho

United States of America, Aberdeen