Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Science (Agr)

The purpose of the Animal Science option within the B.Sc.(Agr.) Degree program is to teach you the scientific and business fundamentals of modern animal production systems. This will prepare you for a range of careers including agribusiness, extension, consulting, communications, farming, processing or marketing of supplies and services. The program is broad-based, incorporating both applied and analytical aspects pre-requisite to postgraduate work or further professional training.

All aspects of animal production are covered, including those animals which are raised for fur and fibre. The major focus, however, is on food production, an area of animal science which offers some special challenges. Contemporary issues in animal welfare, food quality, biotechnology, biosecurity, sustainable production practices and changing consumer demands are addressed in the animal science curriculum.

Upper level courses taught in a modular format allow students to take subject areas including companion animal genetics, organic dairying, and care of sheep at lambing.