Options & Courses
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Department offers six options for students within the Animal Science major. Each of these have been carefully developed to emphasize a specific disciple within Animal Science, while still allowing students flexibility in determining their coursework. The Animal Science options are Animal Biology, Business, Equine Science, Meat Science, Pre-Veterinary Animal Science, Production & Management, and Companion Animals. These options have many of the same core requirements, most of which are taken during the first two years of classes. This allows students to switch options easily and still graduate on schedule. Course work will differ slightly with each option and according to the student's interests. Non-Animal Science students at UNL may be interested in completing requirements for a minor in Animal Science. Please follow the links below for more information including advisor worksheets, sample 4-year plans, and informational fliers.
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Animal Biology
The Animal Biology option prepares students for a variety of careers in the animal and health industries. The biological sciences are emphasized, and thus this option also prepares students for further education in graduate and professional programs. Much flexibility is offered in this option, so students can tailor their studies to their specific interests.
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Pre-Veterinary Animal Science
Equine Science
The Equine Science option allows students to combine the in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience that is needed to for a career in the Equine Industry. Classes focused on equine reproduction, nutrition, management combine with experiential classes in judging, riding, and training of horses to provide this well rounded education. With over 15 horses on campus at all times, students have many opportunities to work first hand with the horses, both through classes and work experience. This option provides students with a background that can allow them to work in any area of the equine Industry.
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Meat Science
The Meat Science option will prepare you for a career in the food or meat industries. Students learn about all aspects of animal products, including the molecular basis of meat and muscle, and fabrication, processing and packaging of meat products. Food safety, inspection and grading of animal products are also an important part of the curriculum. Experience in research and development of products is gained through research projects, courses and jobs in the department.
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Meat Science - Industry Worksheet
Meat Science - Science Worksheet Meat Science (Industry) Example 4-Year Plan
Meat Science (Science) Example 4-Year Plan
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Business
The Business option allows students to work closely with faculty in both the Animal Science and Agribusiness / Agricultural Economics Departments. Students are introduced to the business side of Animal Science, which has unlimited career opportunities in agri-business. The arrangement of courses easily allows students to earn an Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics minors.
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Production & Management
The Production & Management option incorporates the knowledge and skills needed to produce, manage, and care for livestock. Abundant hands-on experience is provided, including specialized course such as “Advanced Techniques in Reproduction”, that emphasize the latest technology. Courses provide an understanding of animal growth and development, reproduction, nutrition, and animal care and marketing throughout various stages of production.
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Companion Animals
The Companion Animal option is designed to provide the information and knowlege needed to have a job in the ever expanding Companion Animal industry. This option provides students with a background that allows them to work in any area of the Companion Animal industry.
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Animal Science Minor
For a minor in Animal Science through the college of Animal Science, a student must complete either 18 credit hours in the minor area of study with at least 6 hours at or above the 300-level of courses OR complete 12 credit hours all above the 300-level. If you are interested in a minor in Animal Science, contact your advisor or the advising coordinator for animal science, Dr. Dennis Brink.
Additional Undergraduate Educational Opportunities
Associated Graduate/Professional Programs
UNL Animal Science Graduate Program
Cooperative Program in Veterinary Medicine
