Animal Sciences
Animal Sciences
Animal Science is described as "studying the biology of animals that are under the control of mankind". Historically, the animals studied were farm animals, including livestock and horses, but courses available now look at a far broader area to include companion animals, for example dogs, cats and exotic species. At the University of Reading, for example, the study of Animal Science is concerned with the scientific understanding of how animals work: from the physiology and biochemistry of tissues and major organ systems down to the structure and function of biomolecules and cells; particular emphasis is given to the study of animal growth, reproduction, nutrition and lactation of farm and companion animals and how these processes may be optimised to improve animal productivity, health and welfare. Courses in support areas, such as genetics, soils, agricultural economics and marketing, legal aspects and the environment also are offered. Degrees in Animal Science are offered at a number of universities.
Matching Animal Sciences Colleges
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Kansas State University
Four or more years; Public; $18,402 average out-state tuition; $6,936 average in-state tuition |
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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $15,651 average out-state tuition; $4,303 average in-state tuition |
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University of California-Davis
Four or more years; Public; $34,098 average out-state tuition; $11,220 average in-state tuition |
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Four or more years; Public; $27,219 average out-state tuition; $11,847 average in-state tuition |
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $23,751 average out-state tuition; $8,856 average in-state tuition |
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Four or more years; Public; $17,988 average out-state tuition; $5,153 average in-state tuition |
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Iowa State University
Four or more years; Public; $18,280 average out-state tuition; $6,408 average in-state tuition |
Animal Sciences Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| NRF Next Generation Scholarship | Up to $25,000 | September 17, 2017 |
| Journalism or Communications Scholarship - AQHA | $8,000 | December 01, 2017 |
| Jay Pumphrey Animal Sciences Scholarship | $6,000 | December 01, 2017 |
| AQHF Racing Scholarship | Up to $8,000 | December 01, 2017 |
| Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarship | Up to $3,000 | January 16, 2018 |
| George and Harriett Cleveland Scholarship | $2,500 | March 01, 2018 |
| Erdene Corley Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | August 28, 2017 |
| Kenny Bryan Memorial President's Honor Scholarship | $2,000 | February 01, 2018 |
| MFK Fisher Scholarship | $2,000 | October 15, 2017 |
| Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship | $2,000 | December 01, 2017 |
Animal Sciences Related Majors
- Dairy Science
- Poultry Science
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Livestock Management
- Animal Health
- Animal Nutrition
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
- Agribusiness Operations
- Agricultural Business Management
- Food Science
- Horticultural Science
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping
- Equestrian Studies
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
- Plant Sciences
- Agricultural Production Operations
