Academics: Programs of Study: Undergraduate Degree Programs
Poultry Science
- Department: Poultry Science
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - BSA
- UGA Bulletin: Major Requirements
- UGA Bulletin: Minor Requirements
- Campus: Athens
- UGA Career Center: Career Choices
Requirements
Poultry is Georgia's largest agricultural industry. The agribusiness complex related to poultry in Georgia is a multi-million dollar industry and is the largest employer in the agricultural sector. Students who major in poultry science have excellent opportunities for employment and career advancement. All students in the Department of 
Poultry Science are encouraged to obtain a well-rounded education in the humanities and social sciences as well as the biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They receive a minimum of 36 hours of poultry science dealing with production, management, breeding, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, processing, and diseases. To complete their program of study, poultry science students may elect additional courses in either agribusiness or science. Fundamental education in agricultural business, marketing, finance, and management prepares students for entering the dynamic poultry industry in a wide variety of positions. In-depth courses in biological and agricultural sciences prepare students who aspire to careers in teaching, research, and development for entering graduate or professional schools.