Animal Science
The animal science program educates future leaders in animal agriculture, pursues research programs that improve production efficiency and utility of animals and advances extension and outreach programs that apply research findings and introduce innovative, value-added products to the public.
Undergraduate Program Overview
Animal science is the study of livestock and other animal species as it relates to their biological systems, behavior, health, reproduction, growth and management of their living environments.
Degree Offered
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in animal science
Career Opportunities
- Agriculture Insurance Representative
- Animal Nutrition / Health Consultant
- Animal Pharmaceutical Sales
- Animal Product Marketing Specialist
- Breeding / Ultrasound Technician
- Embryologist
- Meat Plant Quality Control
- Research / Product Development Technician
- Veterinarian
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the university high school students must have a GPA of 2.25 as well as an SAT score of 430 on Critical Thinking/Verbal and 400 on Math or an ACT score of 17 on English and 17 on Math.
Graduate Program Overview
FVSU's master of science in animal science degree program provides the opportunity for advanced study of livestock and other animal species as it relates to their biological systems, behavior, health, reproduction, growth, and management of their living environments.
We prepare students for leadership roles in a technologically advanced society through study of important and modern aspects of animal science, such as animal biotechnology, cell biology, nutrition, and product technology, with an emphasis on small ruminants.
The program aims to increase the number of students currently underrepresented in graduate education in the area of animal science while preparing students for studies towards a terminal degree. Students will enhance their scientific and technical knowledge base to an advanced level.
Degree Offered
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Animal Science offers specialization in:
- Animal Nutrition
- Reproduction and Cell Physiology
- Animal Products Technology
Resources
- The meat technology building is well equipped to process meat animals and develop value-added products.
- The dairy technology building is equipped to process dairy products into nutritious value-added products.
- Animal housing facilities are equipped for data collection and advanced analyses.
- Eight laboratories are equipped with the latest scientific instruments to advance physiology, nutrition, and intermediary metabolism research.
- Small ruminants, equine, and beef cattle are available for hands-on experience and graduate research activities.
Admission Requirements
Students who have completed a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences degree with a GPA of 2.75 or better (on a 4.0 scale) will be admitted to the program.
Students whose native language is not English will be required to fulfill regular admissions requirements and score at least 500 on TOEFL.
Graduation Requirements
Students will be required to take 37 credit hours of graduate level courses including 6 credit hours of thesis research. The program may be completed in 5 semesters (at most) by full time students.