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Department of Animal Science (ASCI)
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Animal Sciences Undergraduate Program Options
Our four-year program leads to the BS
degree of the University of Vermont. Students may enroll in several
options or concentrations:
Preveterinary Medicine
Equine Sciences
Dairy Production
General or Self-design
Options for Animal Sciences Majors
Pre-veterinary Medicine
Students complete a program of
courses designed to prepare them for entry into colleges of veterinary
medicine in North America. This entails a strong science background in
chemistry, physics and biology, combined with courses in animal
sciences, humanities and social sciences. To enhance competitiveness
for veterinary school entry, we help the student develop programs
providing animal and veterinary skills and experience.
Equine Sciences
This concentration covers a
comprehensive curriculum, emphasizing the scientific and technical
aspects of the equine industry. Students study equine health,
physiology, nutrition, business and training. Practical experience is
strongly emphasized. Students may also complete courses under the
Pre-veterinary/Pre-professional option for entry to veterinary school
while studying equine science. Equine Science Program homepage
Dairy Production
Both the technical and management
skills needed for careers in the dairy industry are the focus of this
option. Students are not only trained in nutrition, reproduction,
genetics and physiology, but also in forage crops, soils,
business and management. Alternative management approaches and
decision-making
skills are strongly emphasized. FARMS 2 + 2 Dairy Management Program
General or Self-Design
These curricula are developed
specifically for the student who wishes to follow a program of study in
animal science outside the above options. These concentrations are
developed with the help of a faculty adviser and often include
internships. Common concentrations include animal behavior, companion
and pet animals and laboratory animals.
Information about teaching
secondary school biology with your Animal Sciences degree
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