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Animal Sciences and Industry Bachelor's Degree

Embark on an undergraduate journey in Animal Sciences & Industry at Kansas State University, where you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of animal biology, nutrition, production, and health. Our comprehensive program combines innovative research, practical experience, and industry connections to prepare you for rewarding careers in animal agriculture, veterinary sciences, and beyond.

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Program Options to Fit Your Goals

On-campus or online, K-State Animal Sciences and Industry program offers two flexible options to match your passions and career goals. Customize your academic plan with courses, concentrations, minors, and certificates to create a path tailored to your interests.

Management and Industry Option: If you’re passionate about the breeding, feeding, care, and welfare of animals, this pathway is an excellent choice. It combines coursework in animal production, nutrition, and management with your areas of interest, allowing you to create a specialization tailored to your goals in fields like agribusiness, animal health, or livestock management.

Science/Pre-Veterinary Option: For students aiming to pursue advanced degrees, veterinary school, or research careers, this option provides a strong foundation. It emphasizes core scientific courses, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and microbiology, preparing you for further studies in animal science and related fields.

Applied Learning Requirement

K-State’s Animal Sciences and Industry program requires students to complete an Applied Learning Experience Overlay, ensuring hands-on education that bridges the gap between theory and practice. These experiences allow students to apply classroom knowledge and skills in real-world settings through projects, research, and industry experiences.

Common Applied Learning Experiences include:
    • Competition Teams
    • Internships
    • Undergraduate Research
    • Study Abroad
* Courses outside ASI but with similar intent may fulfill this requirement.
Animal Sciences & Industry Undergraduate
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Cultivate Your Career in Animal Science!

Whether you're online or in person, you can customize your academic plan with concentrations, certificates, and minors that match your interests. Focus areas like Animal Health, Equine Science, Ranch Management, and Meat Science are just a few of the options available. Connect with your advisor to explore the full range of opportunities and find the best fit for your goals!

Research & Facilities

K-State offers exceptional research opportunities with access to departmental animal units, a leading veterinary school, and one of the nation’s top animal research labs, all within one-mile of campus. With 6,500 acres of research land and dedicated field facilities for beef cattle, dairy, swine, poultry, horses, and sheep, students gain practical, industry-relevant experience.

Animal Sciences and Industry

The K-State Animal Sciences and Industry department serves students, livestock producers and the animal and food industries through teaching, research and education. K-State ASI prepares students for careers in the animal and food industries. The curriculum includes the study of nutrition, reproduction, genetics, behavior, meat science and food science with production, management and agribusiness skills.