Overview

Additionally, in the Animal Science program of the University of Minnesota, you’ll gain communication and problem-solving skills to take forward in your career.

Tracks

Companion Animals: This track combines animal sciences (including animal biology, nutrition, and health) with a focus on the behaviors and societal impact of pets.

Equine/Horses: This track incorporates core animal sciences with a focus on horses and the horse industry.

Industry and Business: This track concentrates on business, communication, and technical animal science. You’ll be prepared for a variety of careers in agribusiness.

Production: This track focuses on food animals or exotic/zoo animals. It prepares students for careers in livestock management, animal nutrition, animal reproduction, or zoo keeping.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Science: This track meets the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine’s entrance requirements, and prepares students for other careers related to animal science.

VetFAST/Veterinary Food Animal Scholars Program: The VetFAST Program is a fast-track to veterinary school for students who want to work specifically with food animals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology

College Algebra and Probability

Statistics for Animal Science

Animal Nutrition

Animal Breeding

Human and Animal Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Animal Science View 327 other Bachelors in Animal Science in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades (Required)

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fee

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International

37640 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37640 USD per year during 48 months.
National

36568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36568 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16654 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16654 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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