Academics: Programs of Study: Undergraduate Degree Programs
Animal Science
- Department: Animal and Dairy Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - BSA
- UGA Bulletin: Major Requirements
- UGA Bulletin: Minor Requirements
- Campus: Athens
- UGA Career Center: Career Choices
Requirements
The animal science curriculum is designed to provide technical and applied instruction in the biological, physical, and economic aspects of beef, swine, sheep, and horse production. It includes the selection, breeding, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and management of livestock in the production of meat and milk, or of horses as work or companion animals. Courses of a more basic nature may be emphasized by students who desire careers in science-related fields or who wish to pursue graduate or professional study. This major is highly recommended for persons wishing to enter a program of study in veterinary medicine.
Career Opportunities
The curriculum in animal science is designed to prepare students for careers as livestock producers, farm managers, animal science specialists, county extension agents, vocational agriculture teachers, or research technicians. Students are also qualified for careers in agribusiness with meat companies, feed manufacturers, breed associations, animal health companies, livestock marketing organizations, livestock equipment and supply companies, livestock publications, or related fields.