Major in Animal Science
Students can specialize in the following areas:
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Breeding
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Production and Management
- Dairy Technology
- Meat Science
In general, major students are strongly encouraged to take at least two (2) animal production courses and at least one (1) course in agricultural economics. These could be combined with other specialized courses.
Specialized Courses in Animal Biotechnology
ANSC 101 Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals
ANSC 102 Principles of Animal Nutrition
ANSC 103 Principles of Animal Breeding
ABT 120 Animal Biotechnology
Master of Science in Animal Science
The MS Animal Science program is designed for students with baccalaureate degrees to receive deeper academic background and postgraduate training in the following sub-disciplines of Animal Science:
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Breeding
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Health
- Animal Production
- Dairy Technology
- Meat Science
It is composed of 24 units coursework (15 units major; 9 units minor), 6 units of thesis, and 1 unit of seminar.
Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science
The doctorate degree in Animal Science is a highly research-oriented program intended for MS Animal Science graduates who would want to gain advanced knowledge on a particular Animal Science niche.
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Breeding
- Animal Physiology
- Animal Production
- Dairy Technology
- Meat Science
The program requires 12 units of dissertation, 15 units of major courses, 9 units of cognate courses, and 1 unit of seminar.
With the academic background in Animal Science and in the chosen cognate, the PhD Animal Science program aims to develop the ability of the students to undertake independent and original research and scholarly work at the highest quality standards.