BS Animal and Veterinary Science at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Junior and senior students will demonstrate knowledge of animal production systems, production management skills, and the economic principles and practices essential for successful livestock production in senior animal production and management courses.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | Department: Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences | Duration: 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 120 credits. Required courses listed include AVFS 1010 Introduction to Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences; AVS 1090 The Science of Animals that Serve Humanity; AVS 1100 Science of Animal Husbandry; AVS 1100L Science of Animal Husbandry Lab; AVS 3050 Animal Nutrition; AVS 3060 Feeds & Ration Formulation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies to all undergraduate majors (no separate programme application): first-year applicants with a cumulative unweighted high-school GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required; applicants with a GPA of 2.60-2.99 must submit ACT or SAT scores or opt in to the Vandal Gateway Program; Idaho residents scoring 3 or higher on both the ISAT Math and Literacy tests are eligible regardless of GPA.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

First-year applicants apply through the University of Idaho application or the Common App. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable) and is not required for Idaho residents. ACT or SAT scores are requested where available; first-year students with a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.00 or higher are automatically considered and test scores are not required.

International undergraduate applicants: rolling admission with no hard deadline; apply at least three months before the start date. Last day to apply: fall May 1, spring Oct. 1, summer March 1. The application fee is $50 USD, paid by credit or debit card in the application portal.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/admissions-apply/first-year-students

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