Animal Sciences (multiple concentrations)
Purdue University in West Lafayette
Animal Sciences prepares students to make an immediate impact upon graduation in the very diverse field of animal agriculture. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of food animal production, from nutrition to reproductive physiology to economics.
Additionally, our state-of-the-art campus facilities (Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences and the Land O' Lakes Center for Experiential Learning) as well as our multiple-species farm (Animal Sciences Research and Education Center) provide students with countless hands-on opportunities to apply what they learn in real-life scenarios.
Concentrations include:
- Animal Agribusiness
- Behavior/Wellbeing
- Biosciences
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Production and Industry
Student Spotlight: Cale Beck
"Purdue University has given me incredible opportunities throughout my time as an undergraduate student, and I will forever cherish the memories made. I am looking forward to taking everything Purdue has taught me to the next stage in life as I begin my career. I hope to make as much of an impact on the agricultural community in the future as Purdue University has made on me during my time as a student."
Plan of Study
- Animal Sciences: Animal Agribusiness Concentration, BS
- Animal Sciences: Animal Production and Industry Concentration, BS
- Animal Sciences: Behavior/Well-Being Concentration, BS
- Animal Sciences: Biosciences Concentration, BS
- Animal Sciences: Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration, BS
Transfer to Animal Sciences (multiple concentrations)
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue's overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Contact Information
Animal Sciences
(765) 494-4863
ansc4you@purdue.edu
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Careers in Animal Sciences (multiple concentrations)
Animal Sciences graduates are prepared for careers in animal production, sales and agribusiness, meat science, research, nutrition, zoos, animal welfare, and reproduction, among a host of other areas. Graduates who wish to continue their education beyond the bachelor's degree are also very competitive for top graduate (MS or PhD) or veterinary medicine (DVM) programs around the world.