Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences: Animal Industry Emphasis

University of Arizona

Learn how animals, science and business work together to further industry, education, and environmental and human health. The Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences with an Animal Industry emphasis takes an interdisciplinary approach to educating students on how business and animal science pair in industries such as dairy production, food safety, research, marketing and more. Coursework includes business law and accounting and marketing principles, as well as science-based classes such as microbiology and physiology. The Animal Industry emphasis enables students to tailor the degree to their interests by allowing them five major elective courses in the following areas: Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Agricultural & Resource Economics, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. Faculty and mentors associated with the program challenge students to apply their studies to address real-world challenges in the animal industry and agribusiness.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Demonstrate effective oral and written expression

Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills

Understand the economic concepts and utilize the analytic tools used in agribusiness.

CAREER FIELDS

Agribusiness

Animal breeding

Animal nutrition

Federal inspection

Veterinary health