Apr 02, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Animal Science, BS, Pre-Vet Concentration

Location(s): Alpine


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The Animal Science program features an expert faculty across a variety of concentrations, from meat science to animal health/nutritional management to reproductive physiology. Here, students are immersed in the art and science of managing animals and preparing for a career in the animal agricultural industry.

This concentration prepares students for vet school and includes all of the required prerequisites.

BS Agriculture Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)

  • Students will demonstrate the basic skills of analyzing and interpreting information gathered in a research setting
  • Students will apply critical thinking skills to deal with potential challenges in diverse animal sciences and related industries
  • Students will demonstrate general knowledge in animal science content areas.

Program Requirements


Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirement: 1

Free Electives: 2

Required Core Courses: 30

Restrictive Electives: 45

Total Hours: 120


Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirement: 1

Free Electives: 2

Required Core Courses: 30

Restrictive Electives in: 45

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