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BS Animal Science at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The animal science major prepares students for veterinary school, work as managers or technical advisors for animal production systems, various careers in animal industries or biotechnology, or graduate study in animal-related specializations. Areas of emphasis include industry and business, production, companion animals, equine, or pre-veterinary science.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Foundation Courses, Professional Courses, Interdisciplinary Learning, Upper-Division Writing Intensive within the Major, Experiential Learning, Industry and Business, Production, Companion Animal. All degree-seeking students must complete the University’s Liberal Education requirements . Collegiate Requirements: All CFANS undergraduate students must complete an Experiential Learning (EL) requirement.

Career pathways

The animal science major prepares students for veterinary school, work as managers or technical advisors for animal production systems, various careers in animal industries or biotechnology, or graduate study in animal-related specializations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (university or college-level requirement, not programme-specific).

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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