Program Overview

University Program Information

The University Federal de Minas Gerais offers a Bachelor's degree in Zootecnia.

Course Overview

• City: Montes Claros
• Shift: Diurnal
• Area: CiÍncias Agr·rias
• Academic Unit: Instituto de CiÍncias Agr·rias (ICA)

The undergraduate course in Zootecnia is divided into several thematic axes, such as Exact Sciences, Animal Production, Environmental Sciences, and Agronomic Sciences. Most disciplines involve areas of Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The course has a strong practical bias, with applied disciplines from the beginning of the academic path.

Differentiation of the Course at UFMG

For practical classes, students have access to the Experimental Farm owned by the University, located 7 km from the center of Montes Claros. Additionally, UFMG has agreements with local producers and farms that also offer space for student practice.

Areas of Action for the Professional Formed at UFMG

The Zootecnia course trains professionals to manage all processes related to animal production and welfare, as well as the animal feed industry and processes. At UFMG, it is offered at the Instituto de CiÍncias Agr·rias (ICA), on the Montes Claros campus.

Duration and Admission

• Duration: 10 semesters
• Admission: Selection for vacancies occurs through the Unified Selection System (Sisu), which uses notes from the National High School Exam (Enem), and through the selective process of serial evaluation.

Course Content

The course covers a wide range of topics related to animal science, including animal production, environmental sciences, and agronomic sciences. Students have access to practical classes and experimental farms, providing them with hands-on experience in the field.