Pre-professional Animal Science

Animal science  majors gain career-related experience the minute they step onto campus. This program focuses on two main areas: science and experiential learning.  By science, we mean the anatomy and physiology of animals. Knowledge of these areas is crucial to work in this industry. Thankfully, your faculty members are experts and have years of experience in their back pockets. You will learn about hormones, nutrition, livestock disease and overall health. You'll also have access to experiential learning to help you when you begin interviewing for jobs. Did we mention we have our own farm? At the R.T. Wright University Farm, you'll learn how to complete tasks such as annual pregnancy tests on cows, castrations, vaccinations and more. You'll also spend a lot of your time in the Agricultural Learning Center, a new 29,000-square-foot building that houses many  classrooms, laboratories and an exposition center. Did you know you also can minor in animal science? This 22-credit-hour program provides an overview of livestock evaluation, meat science, animal nutrition and breeding. After taking the required courses, students can customize their minor from a list of approved electives. To learn more, visit the academic catalog.    If you're interested in becoming a veterinarian, you may consider our animal science (pre-vet) program. While this program is rigorous, you'll leave Northwest with a grasp of anatomy, physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics and histology. Learn more about this specialization below.