Animal Science

Bachelor of Science

Feed your desire to help people and animals. As our population grows, so does the need for agricultural and livestock experts. Prepare for a career in farm or ranch management or food production, or build the foundation for veterinary school in the animal science program at ACU. You’ll gain further scientific and practical experience as you focus your studies in one of our concentration tracks.

Feed your desire to help people and animals. As our population grows, so does the need for agricultural and livestock experts. Prepare for a career in farm or ranch management or food production, or build the foundation for veterinary school in the animal science program at ACU. You’ll gain further scientific and practical experience as you focus your studies in one of our concentration tracks.

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B.S. in Animal Science

Degree Details

View the catalog for important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan. Explore the two degree tracks available for this major as well as related majors.

Required Hours

University Hours: 56
Major Hours: 64-66*
Electives: 6-8

Total Required:   128 credit hours*

*Based on track selection (choice of 2 tracks)

Tracks

Livestock Production
Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Health

Example Coursework

  • Companion Animal Management
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Genetics
  • Wildlife Ecology

View the catalog for a complete listing of courses.

Minor Available

No. We do not offer Animal Science as a minor but you could explore our list of available minors.

Career Options

Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with a B.S in Animal Science.

Food product development
Animal nutritionist
Animal welfare specialist
Livestock manager
Research farm manager
Veterinary technician

See more below!

Student Spotlight

Addi Bonaventure Animal Science student at ACU

Addi Bonaventure

San Angelo, TX
BS Animal Science, Pre-Veterinarian

“Expectations are high here and the classes seem hard, but our professors put the success of their students first. They make the materials engaging and exciting. They grow our passion to love creation and prepare us for graduate school along the way.”

Beyond Campus

Take your educational experiences outside the classroom by joining an international mission trip, undertaking a service learning project and obtaining an awarding internship. 

Learn more about student clubs and professional organizations at the button below.

Student Opportunities

Veterinary Medicine Cooperative
This intense competitive program offers qualified students the opportunity to apply to one of our recognized partner schools of veterinary medicine in the fall of their junior year. If accepted, you would spend your senior completing the first year of a DVM program. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact our department.

Rhoden Field Lab
ACU is one of a few Christian universities with its own working farm. Located 10 miles from campus, the 400-acre property, with large and small livestock, provides plentiful hands-on learning in classes, research and extracurricular activities.

Careers with Animal Science

Woman examines a horse's ear - Animal Science

Graduates are prepared for a variety of careers, including:

  • Food product development
  • Animal nutritionist
  • Animal welfare specialist
  • Livestock manager
  • Research farm manager
  • Veterinary technician
  • Public relations
  • Laboratory animal manager
  • Inspector
  • Attend veterinary school