If you're interested in the science or business of animal management, our animal science majors might be a good fit for you. And, if you want to use science to solve real-world problems there's our food science major, which integrates microbiology, chemistry, engineering, and nutrition around the study of food.

Why Major in Animal & Food Sciences?
You may be interested in this major if you:

• Are preparing for graduate or veterinary school.
• Would like a career in research relating to and/or using animals.
• Would like to manage a farm or business related to animal agriculture.
• Like to work with people in addition to animals and may be interested in a career in technical sales or service, cooperative extension, or the promotions industry.
• Want to develop new food products
• Want to implement efficient food processes
• Want to educate the public on food safety

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Animal Science Degree Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Business Option
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Animal Production Option
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Animal Science Option
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Meat Science Option
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Meat Science Business Option
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Pre-Med Option
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Pre-Vet Option
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Equine Science Option
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Equine Production Option
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Science - Equine Assisted Therapy Option
• Equine Certificate Program

Food Science Degree Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science – Science Option
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science – Industry Option

Career Opportunities for Graduates
The number of job openings in the agricultural industry annually exceeds the number of available qualified graduates. A variety of career choices are available to you:

• Ag Finance
• Animal Management
• Biotechnology Research
• Cooperative Extension
• Education
• Food and flavor chemistry
• Food engineering
• Food microbiology
• Food Safety
• Genetics And Nutrition
• Government
• Graduate and professional school
• Health agencies
• Industry Relations
• Management
• Marketing
• Pharmaceutical Research
• Product development
• Quality Assurance
• Regulation
• Research
• Sales And Service
• Sensory analysis
• Technical support
• Veterinary Medicine