Animal Science

animal science

WHAT IS ANIMAL SCIENCE?

This major is part of the BEP Exploration Group

Animal Science Major Website

UConn Animal Science students work with animals and learn the basic sciences of genetics, physiology, nutrition, health and behavior. Animal Scientists work with domestic animals and their products of meat, milk, eggs and fiber, as well as the companion animals, such as horses, cats and dogs. Graduates are prepared for national certification as Professional Animal Scientists. This major provides six areas of interest leading to the B.S. degree:

  • Pre-Vet/Pre-Professional
  • Biotechnology
  • Business/Service
  • Equine Science
  • Food Science
  • Production Management

Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

HOW TO DECLARE:

Complete and submit a "School, Major and/or Advisor Change" form. Form and instructions can be found here. 

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Major Requirements Overview

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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ANSC 1001 - Introduction to Animal Science (Major Requirement) 

ANSC 1676 - Introduction to Companion Animals

ANSC 1645 (also offered as NUSC 1645) - The Science of Food

ANSC 2251 - Horse Science (Potential Major Requirement)

Possible Career Opportunities

COMMON CAREER PATHS:

UConn students who major in Animal Science often pursue careers with a focus on domestic animals and their products and/or companion animals. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in: 

- Animal assisted therapy
- Animal care
- Animal hospital/veterinary clinic administration
- Animal nutrition
- Biotechnology
- Conservation and advocacy
- Education
- Farm/ranch management and operations
- Laboratory sciences 
- Research
- Veterinary sciences
- Zoology 

                     

                    COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                    Animal Science majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                    - Animal science
                    - Biomedical science
                    - Biotechnology
                    - Veterinary science 

                     

                    ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                    For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn. 

                    For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”