BS Animal Science at University of California, Davis

Programme overview

The curriculum provides depth in the biological and physiological sciences and allows students to specialize within the broad field of applied animal science. Study begins with introductory courses in animal science, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics. Students undertake advanced courses in animal behavior, animal welfare, biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, and physiology and the integration of these sciences to animal growth, production, and performance.

Faculty: College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences | Department: Animal Science | Duration: 116 units (quarter system) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

The major requires a minimum of 116 units. Requirements are organised into preparatory subject matter, depth subject matter, electives components. Required courses include ANS 001 Domestic Animals & People; ANS 002 Introductory Animal Science; ANS 041L Domestic Animal Production Laboratory; BIO 001 Introductory Biology: Ecology & Evolution; BIO 002 Introductory Biology: Molecules to Cells.

Career pathways

A wide range of career opportunities are available to graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Before declaring a major in Animal Science, students must complete specific course requirements and meet GPA minimums. F or a full list of requirements to declare the major, see Animal Science Advising Center . Admission is to UC Davis and the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,202 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC undergraduate Tuition for California residents, cohort first enrolled in 2026-27 (annual, quarter system); rate is the same for all undergraduate majors. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition. Source

First-year and transfer students enter in the fall term (quarter system); the UC application opens Aug. 1 and the filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year.

The UC application filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year, and a single application covers all UC campuses.

The UC application filing fee is $80 per campus for domestic applicants and $95 per campus for international applicants, payable by credit card or mail; fee waivers are available for up to four campuses.

Transfer applicants submit the UC application by Nov. 30; Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) applications are due Sept. 1-30; the priority deadline for the Transfer Academic Update is Jan. 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions

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