Why Animal Science?
“In my opinion there is no better school to get a solid foundation for future animal careers than Cornell. The breadth of available classes and the incredible faculty make it amazing for not only future vets but animal industry leaders.”
-Animal Science '20 Graduate
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~70%
students
participate in undergraduate research
~85%
students
graduate either employed or accepted to graduate school
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Students have the opportunity to work directly with animals their very first semester in Animal Science.
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Join students and professors who go beyond the classroom to explore ideas and tackle some of the complex challenges of our times.
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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have established a 7-year BS/DVM pathway for those looking for an accelerated route to a veterinary degree.
Explore the undergraduate experience
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Animal Science Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating with the Animal Science major, students should be able to:
- Apply integrated principles of nutrition, physiology, and genetics to define issues, enable reasoning, and devise solutions for progress in animal health and production.
- Demonstrate hands-on skills for optimal care and management of farm and companion animals.
- Apply principles of animal welfare to guide evolving practices for the ethical treatment and management of animals.
- Articulate the environmental impacts of animal agriculture and develop sustainable practices to mitigate any adverse local and global effects.
- Communicate effectively to deliver evolving scientific content in animal science to producers and the public.
- Employ analytical skills to think critically, identify knowledge gaps and devise solutions to animal-related issues relevant to health and well-being of society.
For More Information
Lindsay Glasner
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
128 Morrison Hall
Phone: 607-254-1206
Email: anscinfo [at] cornell.edu (anscinfo[at]cornell[dot]edu)