Overview

About the Program

Cal Poly’s Animal Science Department is a national leader of undergraduate training in animal nutrition and reproductive physiology. The Animal Science program at California Polytechnic State University is one of the four largest programs in the nation.

The department’s comprehensive hands-on program allows you to apply the principles you’ve learned in the classroom to a variety of species in real life including farm animals, exotic animals, laboratory animals, as well as your own pets. Extensive facilities are available for you to gain experience in areas such as veterinary medicine, animal biotechnology, animal facility management, animal nutrition and animal food manufacturing. You'll able to regularly engage with current animal industry in California and all over the country through faculty involvement research and educational programs.

Learn By Doing

In animal science, you will learn how to foal horses, breed cows, raise broiler chickens and quail, ride and train horses, run a vet clinic and much, much more. As an undergraduate, you will be able to conduct research in the biotechnology labs and perform tests in animal nutrition and husbandry. With more than 20 hands-on courses, you will be able to mold your educational experience to best fit your interests and career goals.

Career

Animal science graduates find successful careers as veterinarians, zookeepers, teachers, animal facility management, researchers, lawyers, agricultural and pharmaceutical sales, and more.

Nearly half of the department’s graduates go on to graduate or veterinary school, while other graduates go on to work for employers in both the public and private sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Meat Science

Animal Nutrition and Feeding

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

Animal Production and Management Enterprise

Animal Genomics

Reproductive Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Veterinary Medicine Animal Sciences View 336 other Bachelors in Animal Sciences 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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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Coursework: We look at the college-prep coursework you have taken during high school, including the courses you have in progress or planned during 12th grade

GPA: For the purposes of your application, we'll consider your 9th-11th grade weighted GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience: Cal Poly takes activities such as work experience, internships, volunteer programs and extracurricular activities into consideration

Make sure you have a copy of your transcripts, current and planned class schedules, test scores, household annual income and social security number (if available)

There is a $70 application fee per campus at the time you apply, unless you qualify for an application fee waiver

English proficiency exam results

Tuition Fee

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International

11880 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11880 USD per year during 48 months.
National

11880 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11880 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10194 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10194 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Luis Obispo

1100 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Animal Science.

Available Scholarships

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