Bachelors in Animal Science Abroad

Are you passionate about understanding animal behaviour and applying this knowledge to improve welfare? Do you want to explore the evolution of behaviour in a variety of species? Applying an understanding of animal needs and health, you consider the many aspects of animal welfare, including an examination of the legal and ethical frameworks that safeguard welfare. You also undertake practical work, conducting behavioural and welfare assessment studies, gaining the skills sought by employers.

In the 2020 National Student Survey, 100% felt that the staff made the subject interesting; 100% found the course intellectually stimulating; 96% of students felt staff on this course were good at explaining things; and 91% were satisfied with the quality of the course.

UNE's three-year Bachelor of Animal Science will equip you with a holistic understanding of general and specialist animal science fundamentals including animal nutrition, physiology, genetics and human-animal interactions, then allow you to specialise in livestock science, or animal bioscience. You'll explore your chosen major in depth with an extensive range of minors to hone your specific focus.

Our major and minor streams enable you to develop the expertise needed for careers in the animal production, breeding and genetics, health and nutrition industries; in the management and conservation of wildlife and management of feral pest species; and in research to support animal industries.

Studying an animal science course at UNE offers you the opportunity to:

• Anchor your theoretical and practical knowledge with 12-weeks of practical experience, focusing on real-world applications and workplace situations to improve your employability as a graduate.
• Experience real-life animal management systems through our commercial and government partners.
• Learn hands-on through our world class facilities including the Centre for animal research and teaching. The Centre contains a significant number of state-of-the-art integrated animal housing and handling facilities with allied laboratories dedicated to research and teaching.
• Access the latest technology and techniques at our innovative SMART farms. With properties covering 3,655 hectares, including farms within minutes of campus, the UNE SMART Farms are diverse and valuable teaching and research resources that you will utilise during your course. The farms support a range of disciplines including natural and agricultural ecosystems, poultry, livestock and canine sciences, precision agriculture and zoology.

What makes our course different?

UNE's Bachelor of Animal Science offers you the opportunity to:

• Major in Livestock Science or Animal Bioscience, and complement your major by choosing from a range of minors that have been designed with feedback from industry and our students.
• Learn from world-leading and ground-breaking researchers in animal behaviour, nutrition, sustainability, business, genetics, nutrition and physiology, research methods, sheep and wool and wildlife.
• Participate in an international exchange program at one of our partner universities.
• Study in class sizes that are small enough to provide great support from academic mentors, but large enough for peer-to-peer group work with other students.
• Develop the technical skills and expert knowledge to work in animal science now and in the future.
• Study flexibly either on campus, or online with short on campus experience in your own time. If you choose to study online, some units include mandatory intensive schools on campus, which give you the opportunity to interact and engage face-to-face with your peers and academic staff and gain essential practical skills.
• Complete your course in three years (full time) or up to ten years (part time).
• High achieving students in the Bachelor of Animal Science have the option of undertaking UNE's Bachelor of Science with Honours as a fourth year of study, where you will complete a research project and dissertation on a topic that interests you. Graduates who achieve the appropriate level of Honours are eligible to apply for a research master's degree or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

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Taught by research-active academics, our BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Conservation degree has been designed to give a wide-ranging experience for students with real-world relevance. A wide range of field trips and laboratory work has been integrated into the course, allowing students to practice and reflect on their applied knowledge and analytical skills.

The first year of our animal behaviour and conservation course involves core biology, animal behaviour and ecology modules to get everyone up to speed. We’ll introduce key discipline-specific concepts and you’ll develop your academic and research skills.

In the second and third year you begin to apply your knowledge at a deeper level of animal behaviour and conservation, focusing on specific behavioural and conservation techniques and applying these to current case studies. This builds on the skills you’ve already learned and grows your knowledge in specialised areas.

Study animal behaviour and conservation at Manchester Met and you’ll have the option to study in Europe, North America or Australasia, giving you the opportunity to expand your horizons and spend the third year at a university overseas. Alternatively, you have the option of spending your third year working on a placement in industry or at a relevant non-governmental organisation (NGO), before returning to Manchester for the final year of your course.

Please note that field trips, study abroad and placement years may be subject to national and international travel restrictions.  

Animal scientists study the feeding, breeding and management of domestic animals, particularly those of agricultural significance, from herd genetics and high-performance diets to animal vaccines and environmentally sound animal management.

The MBio Bioveterinary Science degree at Lincoln gives students the opportunity to explore the science that underlies animal health and disease.

The degree combines key concepts in animal science with relevant laboratory, field, and computer analysis. Students are introduced to the processes surrounding animal health including life histories of pathogens and parasites, infection and immunity, preventative measures, diagnosis, and treatments. There is the opportunity to study these issues in a range of animal species, including exotic, companion, livestock and wild animals, as well as in humans.

Students desiring a balance of animal production, behavioral sciences, and well-being are best served by this option in the department of Animal Sciences. Careers available as managers of animal production units (e.g., beef cow-calf or feed lot manager, flock supervisor, swine manager or horse trainer or breeder). Limited career opportunities may be available as an animal trainer, zoo environmental enhancement specialist, companion animal consultant, breed association animal well-being specialist, and pet safety education specialist for a humane society. Students interested in advanced studies can become animal behavior consultants or scientists at universities.

Animal Sciences students focus on the biology of domesticated animals, including cattle, swine, sheep, horses, poultry, and goats, as well as discoveries in animal biologics and meat derived from the traditional meat animal species. Some attention is directed toward the companion animal species, including dogs and cats. 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. 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, animal growth and development, and livestock production in agricultural development.

The major offers a science track which includes biochemistry, math, physics, and organic chemistry 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.

This option includes classes in equine studies, equine-assisted activities and therapies, non-profit organizations, and topics related to human development and special needs. Students also prepare and test for PATH International instructor certification, which allows them to teach therapeutic riding at any PATH International operating center.

In addition to the standard core courses for all Equine Studies majors, students in Equine Management take courses in human anatomy and physiology, agricultural business management and non-profit management, equine-assisted activities, therapeutic riding instruction, equine management, and equine conformation.  Students then select 20 approved credits to allow them to focus in the areas most relevant to their desired career.  Those courses may include classes in equine training, riding instruction, sign language, human development, and education.

At the affordable cost of a public university, you get access to world-class facilities and opportunities. Our bachelor's degree in animal science exposes you to real-life experiences that are practical and relevant to the current job market, with a focus on applied learning that allows you to put classroom material into practice in animal production and research settings.

The Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Sam Houston State University covers scientific principles, management, and production technologies that are combined with the business aspects of the animal industry.

While many options exist, popular minors paired with the Animal Science major include Equine Science, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Plant and Soil Sciences, Agricultural Business or a concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, the agricultural education teaching option is popular among students.

At Sul Ross, we believe you learn by doing. That is why students benefit from hands-on experience through the Animal Science degree programs.

The Animal Science program features an expert faculty across a variety of concentrations, from meat science to animal health/nutritional management to reproductive physiology. Here, students are immersed in the art and science of managing animals and preparing for a career in the animal agricultural industry. Currently, the Animal Science department offers a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in animal production, science, and pre-veterinary medicine. We offer a Master of Science in Animal Science with thesis (in-residence) and a Master of Agriculture in Animal Science non-thesis (online) degree options.

The Department of Animal Science is housed in the Everett E. Turner Range Animal Science Center (RAS) on East Highway 90, about a mile east of the main campus. RAS has specialized laboratories and facilities for animal health/nutritional management, animal production, equine science, and meat science, to name a few. The University also maintains animals for teaching and research, including a herd of registered horned Hereford cattle.

Study the fundamentals of animal behaviour, animal physiology, and examine related fields as they apply to farm, companion, and other animals. You’ll learn about the role of animals in human society and the ethical, environmental, and other issues that arise, and receive training that primes you for graduate work, or admission to veterinary or human medicine.

The Department of Agriculture and Nutrition Science strongly recommends that students complete the following courses as part of their General Education, as they are prerequisites for required major courses and/or requirements for graduation. Students who do not complete these courses as part of General Education can potentially add additional credits and time to their degree. 

The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences provides a challenging program for academically talented students interested in the application of biology and technology to the care, management and study of domestic and aquatic animals.  In addition to emphasizing the traditional farm species of dairy and beef cattle, sheep, swine and poultry, our program includes options for courses in equine science, animal biotechnology, and sciences which prepare students for veterinary or graduate school.  Animal sciences majors explore a wide range of subjects - from fundamental biology to animal nutrition, physiology and genetics - while integrating science and economics into animal management. Courses offered by this department may be found under the following acronym: ANSC

Our department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees.  Roughly one-third of our animal sciences seniors enter veterinary school, while others go on to graduate school.  Our graduates also pursue a variety of careers such as research technicians, sales or marketing representatives, or animal producers.

The animal science major at North Dakota State University encompasses physiology, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, marketing, management and husbandry of livestock and companion animals; the important scientific understanding for the utilization of animal products; and experiences necessary for leadership in, and advocacy for, industries providing animals and animal products that benefit humans.

The faculty and staff conduct teaching, research and extension programs to support production and utilization of many types of animals, including beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses and poultry, as well as those providing other types of food and fiber, companion animals and animals in zoos.

The companion animal and equine science concentration is designed for students intending to pursue a career in those industries generally not associated with traditional meat animal or dairy production. Students will take courses that prepare them for careers in specialized fields of animal care, animal health and animal well-being associated with zoos, kennels, research laboratories, and the racing industry.

Equine Science and Management courses emphasize basic science and business concepts that apply to equine production and management. 

This option is designed to provide a foundation animal/livestock production with a focus in meat science, including the slaughter, carcass fabrication, and processing involved in producing meat for those interested in a career in the meat industry.