Animal Biosciences

Available at: Athens

A major in Animal Biosciences makes animal biology come alive through topics such as genetics, reproduction, nutrition, regenerative medicine, and management. You’ll get lots of hands-on experience with horses, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, and pigs. Opportunities to research and study animals through the lens of ecology give students the chance to dive deeper into the subject. This merging of science and application will prepare you for going on to graduate or professional programs, and this major contains all courses required for entry into the College of Veterinary Medicine. Hands-on work experience with all the beef, horse, sheep, goat, and swine is available to students via internships or part-time jobs.

Coursework

View the required Animal Bisociences courses and available electives in the UGA Bulletin. You will determine the right courses to match your interests with assistance from your advisor.

Prepare

To prepare for courses to earn an Animal Biosciences degree we recommend you:

Volunteer or work for a veterinarian, farm, animal shelter or humane society
Participate in any school or community animal and/or biological science clubs or organizations
Engage in biological or animal science-related student projects
Attend Animal Science in Action

Hands-On Learning

Instruction with cattle, horses, sheep and swine
Labs in the classroom and the field
Labs with live animals
American Dairy Science Association Student Affiliate Division (ADSO-SAD)
Dairy Challenge
Jersey Active Management by Students (JAMS)
Undergraduate research opportunities
Volunteer and work opportunities with the Animal and Dairy Livestock Arena
Opportunities for work on the Animal Science Farm
Participate in student clubs and organizations
Internship opportunities with veterinary practices, breed associations, feed companies, animal health companies, laboratories, University Dairy Center, etc.
Study abroad opportunities
Food Animal Veterinary Incentive Program (FAVIP)