Program Overview

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University Program Information

The Department of Animal Science offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, providing students with a broad-based education in animal science. The programs are designed to be flexible, allowing students to emphasize various disciplines, including pre-veterinary medicine, business, sales and marketing, meat science, journalism, and agricultural communications.

Undergraduate Programs

The undergraduate programs in the Department of Animal Science include:

• Animal Science Major
• Dairy Science Major
• Animal Science Minor
• Meat Science Minor
• Pre-Veterinary Option

Animal Science Major

The Animal Science Major provides students with a comprehensive education in animal science, covering all species and emphasizing various disciplines. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the animal industry, including pharmaceutical sales, nutrition, feed mill management, poultry industry engineering, veterinary medicine, horse breeding, and dairy farm management.

Dairy Science Major

The Dairy Science Major focuses on the production and management of dairy cattle, providing students with a strong foundation in dairy science and related disciplines.

Animal Science Minor

The Animal Science Minor requires students to complete a minimum of 17 credits, including:

• AnS 1010 (2 credits) and 1140 (2 credits)
• AnS 2140 (3 credits) and 2140L (1 credit)
• At least one course (3 credits) from: AnS 2160, 2230, 2240, 2250, 2260, 2290, 2350, or 2700
• At least one course (2-3 credits) from: AnS 3190, 3310, 3450, or 3520
• At least one course (2-3 credits) from: AnS 3190, 3200, 3310, 3240, 3360, 3370, 3450, 3520, 3600, or 4190 At least 9 of the 17 credits required for an AnS minor must be completed at Iowa State.

Meat Science Minor

The Meat Science Minor requires students to complete:

• AnS 270 (2 credits)
• AnS 360 (3 credits)
• AnS 460 (3 credits)
• At least one course (1 credit) from: AnS 4890, AnS 4900
• 5-6 credits from: FSHN 3050, FSHN 3110, FSHN 4030, FSHN 4060, FSHN 4100, FSHN 4120, FSHN 4190, FSHN 4200, FSHN 4710, MICRO 4070

Pre-Veterinary Option

The Pre-Veterinary Option provides students with a comprehensive education in animal science, preparing them for careers in veterinary medicine. The program is designed to meet the unique requirements of Iowa State University.

Graduate Programs

The Department of Animal Science offers a range of graduate programs, including:

• Master of Science in Animal Science
• Concurrent Master's Programs
• Interdepartmental Programs

Master of Science in Animal Science

The Master of Science in Animal Science program provides students with advanced education in animal science, covering various disciplines, including animal breeding and genetics, animal physiology, meat science, and animal science.

Concurrent Master's Programs

The Department of Animal Science offers concurrent master's programs, including:

• Master of Business Administration (Concurrent MBA)
• Master of Science in Animal Science (Concurrent BS-MS)

Interdepartmental Programs

The Department of Animal Science participates in various interdepartmental programs, including:

• Genetics
• Immunobiology
• Microbiology
• Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
• Neuroscience
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Toxicology
• Nutritional Sciences - Animal Nutrition Specialization

Certificate Programs

The Department of Animal Science offers various certificate programs, including:

• Beef Cattle Production Management Certificate
• Swine Production Management Certificate
• Equine Science and Management Certificate
• Poultry Production Management Certificate
• Dairy Cattle Production Management Certificate

Transfer Plans

The Department of Animal Science provides transfer plans for students, including concurrent master's programs and transfer information.

Research Areas

The Department of Animal Science conducts research in various areas, including animal breeding and genetics, animal physiology, meat science, and animal science. The department participates in interdepartmental research programs, providing students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research.