Bachelor's Degree in Animal Sciences

Who is this program for?

The bachelor's degree program in Animal Sciences is ideal for students passionate about animal biology, nutrition, and welfare in both agricultural and research settings. Graduates gain expertise in animal physiology, genetics, and husbandry, preparing them for careers as animal nutritionists, livestock managers, or veterinary technicians in industries such as agriculture, research, and animal health.

Program Overview

Discover your passion for animal health, care, and management with a degree in Animal Sciences. This program blends animal biology, nutrition, genetics, and behavior with real-world applications to prepare students for careers in veterinary medicine, livestock production, research, and agribusiness. Students can tailor their studies through two focus areas: Animal Enterprises and Production, which emphasizes animal care and industry readiness, and Pre-Professional, which prepares students for veterinary and graduate programs. Hands-on learning takes place at cutting-edge facilities like UK’s C. Oran Little Research Center and Maine Chance Farm. Small class sizes and faculty with active research backgrounds ensure personalized instruction.

Related Careers

Possible career fields include:

  • Agribusiness & Finance
  • Allied Animal Industries
  • Animal Production
  • Animal Promotion & Public Relations
  • College & University
  • Dairy Food & Meat Science Industry
  • Extension & Education
  • Government Agencies
  • Research & Laboratories
  • Veterinary Medicine*
  • Zoos, Clinics, and Animal Preserves

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What You'll Learn

The Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of animal biology, nutrition, genetics, physiology, and health. Through hands-on learning in laboratories and on farms, students explore the science behind livestock, companion animals, and animal production systems. The program prepares graduates for careers in veterinary medicine, animal care and management, research, and agricultural industries, as well as for advanced study in animal-related fields. 

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  • Animal Enterprises and Production: allows students to focus their studies on animal care and management and allied areas, such as agronomy, accounting, agricultural economics and business to prepare them for careers within the animal agriculture industries
  • Pre-Professional: prepares students for applying to professional schools (such as veterinary, medical, dental or pharmacy), pursuing advanced graduate degrees in animal science related disciplines and seeking careers in research or technical services related to animal production

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Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

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For residents of the states listed below, this program qualifies you to receive the University of Kentucky's in-state tuition rate through the Academic Common Marketplace.

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Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
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