Overview

The major emphasizes integration of biological principles from the gene to the organ to the herd or flock. Core courses in the major include animal breeding, veterinary genetics, animal physiology, reproductive physiology, comparative animal nutrition, animal health, and meat science. This bachelor degree in Animal Sciences is offered by the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Additional courses include career orientation, animal handling, assessing animal welfare, biology of companion animals, composition of meat animals, human/animal symbiosis, ruminant nutrition, monogastric nutrition, beef cattle production, swine production, equine business, livestock production in agricultural development, and laboratory techniques in mammalian gamete and embryo biology.

The major offers a science track which includes math, physics, organic chemistry and biochemistry for students with interests in postgraduate work in veterinary medicine, animal science, medicine, or other graduate programs. The major also offers a business emphasis which includes economics, accounting, marketing, farm management, commodity markets, agricultural finance, and other courses from the School of Business.

Career Development

Academic advisors will assist students in developing an individualized, four-year curricular plan. Internships and research experience are encouraged.

Numerous graduates have completed double majors with Life Sciences Communication, Genetics, and departments outside of CALS such as Spanish, according to the interests and aspirations of the student.

Career opportunities exist in the meat, reproductive technology, feed, agribusiness, agri-marketing, and biotechnology industries.

Occasionally, students have found positions within zoos. Many students pursue graduate education in veterinary medicine, animal science, medicine, or other programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Introduction to Animal Sciences
Meat Science and Technology
Comparative Animal Nutrition
Animal Health and Disease Management
Veterinary Genetics
Principles of Animal Breeding
Animal Physiology
Reproductive Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 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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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Admissions application
Application fee
Course and grade information from grades 9-12
Two essays: tell us about your academic and personal achievements
One required letter of recommendation
English language proficiency
Official test scores: scores from either the ACT or the SAT

Tuition Fee

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International

42104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42104 USD per year during 48 months.
National

42104 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42104 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11606 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Madison

1015 - 1752 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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