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Whether you begin your college career with us, switch from a different major, or transfer from another university or community college, we’re here to help you thrive.
Our departmental advisers work closely with you to help select courses that fulfill degree requirements, provide opportunities to enhance your college career through activities and clubs, and build a foundation for future success.
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Learn more about our alternative entry programs and discover your path to CALS.
Start Your JourneyWe offer three exciting tracks that lead to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Animal Science. So whether your goal is to head to vet school or work in production management, we’ve got you covered.
Our curriculum couples classroom instruction with hands-on learning opportunities to help bring your studies to life.
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Students who participate in the Accelerated Bachelor’s – Master’s (ABM) degree program follow a structured curriculum that allows them to graduate in five years with both a B.S. and Master of Animal Science degree.
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Open to all undergraduate students, the minor in Animal Science allows students to become familiar with animal production and its related industries. Students must complete 15 credit hours with a grade of ‘C-‘ or higher in each course.
View CurriculumThe certificate program offers education in the basics of livestock, horse and companion animal nutrition. Students can complete the four required courses on-campus, online or in combination. This flexibility allows students to move at their own pace.
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Dr. Melissa S. Merrill is the undergraduate program coordinator for Animal Science. Contact Dr. Merrill for questions or more information about our undergraduate programs: ans_undergrad@ncsu.edu.
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From clubs and workshops to internships, enrichment activities enhance your studies and allow you to network with classmates.
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We design our coursework so that each student graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to hit the ground running.
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Our science-intensive programs translate across multiple industries, giving students plenty of career options.
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Ready to start thinking about the next step? Learn more about our graduate programs in animal science.
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