Animal Sciences

Program Overview

Ohio State University's Animal Science program provides a comprehensive foundation in animal science, covering genetics, nutrition, physiology, and management. Students can specialize in animal biosciences, animal industries, veterinary technology, or nutrition. The program includes an internship and offers study abroad opportunities, preparing graduates for careers in research, industry, and veterinary medicine.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: Animal Science at Ohio State University is the study of the fundamental principles of science and their application to the biological, economic, and environmental aspects of livestock, poultry, companion animals, and the processing of animal products.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with a solid foundation in the basic science disciplines, including population and molecular genetics, nutrition, physiology, biotechnology, behavior, management, and welfare.
• Program Description:
> - Admitted students are directly enrolled into the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. > - Students must complete a total of 121 credit hours for graduation, including 39-40 credit hours in the major, 12-15 credit hours in a minor, and 2 credits (200 hours) of internship experience. > - Core courses include Animal Handling, Introduction to Animal Sciences, Reproductive Physiology, Animal Health, Applied Animal Bioscience Laboratory, nutrition, genetics, and an internship. > - Students can specialize in animal biosciences (a pre-vet track), animal industries, veterinary technology, or nutrition.

Outline:

• Program Content:
> - Animal Handling > - Introduction to Animal Sciences > - Reproductive Physiology > - Animal Health > - Applied Animal Bioscience Laboratory > - Nutrition > - Genetics > - Production and Management
• Unique Approaches:
> - The program offers study abroad experiences in Ireland, New Zealand, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, and South Africa.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
> - Research laboratories > - Biotechnological industries > - Chemical/pharmaceutical companies > - Genetics and nutrition companies > - Allied industry associations > - Government agencies > - Meat science/food processing organizations > - Veterinary medicine > - Graduate studies in animal sciences
• Opportunities:
> - Many students pursue further education in veterinary medicine, law, human medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, and optometry.
• Outcomes:
> - Graduates have the potential to earn $60,000 within five years of experience.