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  4. Animal Science (Major: Bachelor-Level)

Animal Science (Major: Bachelor-Level)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Brigham Young University Idaho

Program Overview

Animal Science (645) is designed to prepare students to work in animal production agriculture, associated animal agribusiness, or to competitively compete for entrance into veterinary school or other related Animal Science graduate programs. The program is based on seven pillars that are considered foundational in animal science. Those seven areas are: 1) genetics, 2) reproduction, 3) nutrition, 4) production, 5) behavior, handling and welfare, 6) health and disease, and 7) animal benefit and use. Graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce or continue in graduate programs in a wide variety of options available in these seven areas.

Program Key Stats

$368 per credit



96 %

Eligibility Criteria

3
38
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1150
6
66

Additional Information & Requirements

No grade less than C- in major courses.2.0 cumulative GPA required for graduation.It is strongly recommended that students work with their faculty adviser.The listed courses are the most common prerequisites for application to professional schools. Please check with the individual programs because they may have additional or different requirements. Some courses may need to be taken aselectives.Itt is strongly recommended that students work with their faculty adviser. Additional courses from this list may be taken as electives.Graduation in this program does not imply or guarantee licensure or certification reciprocity or job attainment in Idaho or any other state or country.

Career Options

  • Academic researcher
  • Animal nutritionist
  • Animal physiotherapist
  • Animal technician
  • Nature conservation officer
  • Zookeeper
  • Zoologist

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