BS in Animal Sciences

Washington State University

Animal sciences is the study of domestic animals, including their nutrition, genetics, breeding, welfare, physiology, and use in animal production systems. Washington State University offers two concentration options in animal science: animal management and pre-veterinary medicine. You can add an animal science minor to virtually any agricultural or science-oriented major. Learn in some of the most complete and modern college facilities in the nation, including the WSU Dairy Center, the Feed Preparation Laboratory, and the Ensminger Beef Center, Receive one-on-one advising from experienced and dedicated professors committed to your career goals, Benefit from the animal science program's close relationship with the University's College of Veterinary Medicine work toward a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Learn from award-winning faculty who are recognized nationally for their teaching and research programs. WSU animal science and general agriculture faculty are ranked in the top 10 nationally for their research productivity and influence. The animal science major is a practical, science-based program that focuses on biological systems related to livestock and other animal species. Animal science applies this scientific base to the production and management of animals and includes the study of animal behavior, well-being, and husbandry.

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences