Overview
Innovations in animal science contribute to improved management, growth, efficiency, health and performance of livestock. Discovering new knowledge in animal nutrition, reproduction, and growth, as well as meat science requires a strong background in the sciences, which this specialization will provide. The Food Animal Health specialization is designed to meet course requirements of the Pre-Veterinary Medicine curriculum for the SDSU Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine and some other veterinary schools. Animal Science - Food Animal Health is offered at South Dakota State University .
Students will be required to complete at least one year of courses at South Dakota State University and be successfully admitted to the accelerated track for the SDSU Professional (DVM) Program in Veterinary Medicine program to declare this specialization. The accelerated program will allow students to complete 19 credits of coursework for their bachelor’s degree and the PPVM program.
As a veterinarian, you will use your knowledge of science and problem-solving skills to directly help animals, ensure a wholesome and safe food supply, and help protect public and environmental health. Veterinarians have a broad set of skills that make them valuable in clinical, research, educational, and government settings.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Have an interest in science and the livestock industries
- Like to work with livestock and pets
- Are interested in medicine and well-being of animals
- Are a problem solver and analytical thinker
- Enjoy biology and other sciences
Career Opportunities
- Large or mixed /small animal veterinary practice
- Animal health research
- Animal disease diagnostics
- Public health and governmental veterinary work
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Wildlife
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Veterinary Medicine
- Food Science
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- National students: SDSU accepts applications on a rolling admissions timeline.
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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
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Eligible students must be/have/complete:
- Enrolled in South Dakota State University as a full-time student pursuing an Animal Science major.
- Experience working, caring for, and/or volunteering with food animals, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, etc.
- Demonstrated a firm commitment to practice rural and food animal medicine upon graduation from the SDSU-U of M 2 + 2 Professional (DVM) Program in Veterinary Medicine. (Rural Veterinary Medicine is the practice of veterinary medicine in non-metropolitan communities (where agriculture is an essential component of the economy), in a manner that addresses the needs of a local community across a spectrum of health care among the animal populations present.)
- Complete the VFAST application.
Make sure you meet all requirements
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International
11280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 376 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
11280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 376 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
7770 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 259 USD per credit during 48 months.
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Scholarships Information
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