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Undergraduate Programs

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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.

Our students leave campus confident, qualified and career-ready. Start your journey.

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Rhinos and elephants, giraffes and chimpanzees and many, many more, are all in a day's work for Animal Science senior Christian Capobianco in his internship at Zoo Miami.

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Bachelor of Science

Transfer Students

Want to make a move to NC State or from another department? We can help you transfer to the animal science department so you can hit the ground running.

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We 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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Veterinary Bioscience

The Veterinary Bioscience track offers the required prerequisite courses needed to apply to the NC State Veterinary School.

Vet Bioscience Concentration

Science

This track is designed for students interested in graduate or medical school or careers that require a strong science background.

Science Concentration

Industry

The Industry track prepares students for careers in production animal agriculture and related fields.

Industry Concentration

Accelerated Program

Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s

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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Food Animal Scholars

Through the selective Food Animal Scholars program, we provide a clear pathway for students desiring a veterinary career in food animal agriculture. Undergraduate students with excellent academic records and sincere interest in animal agriculture are encouraged to apply.

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Undergraduate Minor and Certificate

Undergraduate Minor in Animal Science

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.

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Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Nutrition

The 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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Undergraduate Student Resources

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Undergraduate Advising

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.

FAQs

For more information about admissions into our programs, view frequently asked questions and answers.

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Student Opportunities

From clubs and workshops to internships, enrichment activities enhance your studies and allow you to network with classmates.

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Your CALS Experience

We want you to feel at home in CALS. Our advising team can help you maintain balance and stay on track with your studies.

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Undergraduate Courses

We design our coursework so that each student graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to hit the ground running.

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Animal Science Careers

Our science-intensive programs translate across multiple industries, giving students plenty of career options.

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Graduate Programs

Ready to start thinking about the next step? Learn more about our graduate programs in animal science.

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