BS Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University

Animal science is the study of the basic principles of science and their application to the biological, economic and environmental aspects of livestock and poultry production, companion and recreational animals, and the processing of animal products. Students will receive a firm foundation in the basic science disciplines, which include population and molecular genetics, nutrition, physiology (lactational, reproductive and growth), biotechnology, behavior, management, and welfare. Offered at: Columbus.

Faculty: Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students in the animal sciences major must complete FAES 1100, up to 52 credit hours in the major, 12 to 15 credit hours in a minor (selected at the end of the sophomore year), two credits (200 hours) of internship experience and sufficient electives to make a total of 121 hours of credit for graduation. Students in the major take core courses that include Animal Handling, Introduction to Animal Sciences (with subsequent laboratory), Animal Systems, Animal Welfare, Animal Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Animal Genetics, Animal Health (small and large animal), a second physiology course, two animal science laboratories (choose between 5 options) and two production and management courses.

Career pathways

Students may prepare themselves for a variety of careers in science, business, or even communications and education. Graduates find employment in research laboratories, biotechnical industries, chemical/pharmaceutical companies, genetics and nutrition companies, reproductive services, allied industry associations, government agencies and in meat science/food processing organizations.

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