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Animal Science Department

Serving Animal Industries


Prospective Students

Animal Science News

The Animal Science News is brought to you by the Animal Science Ambassadors.  Follow the links below for the latest information on what is happening in the Animal Science Department, and what to expect when you arrive on campus as a student!

2008 Fall Newsletter

2009 Spring Newsletter 

2009 Fall Newsletter


Is a career in Animal Science for you?

If you have an interest in the livestock production industry, in the biological sciences that support the industry or if you simply love working with and caring for animals of any kind, you might be interested in pursuing a career in Animal Science. Chances are you have thought about what kind of career fits with your interests, but have you thought about the level and quality of education you will need to have an edge in tomorrow's job market? Here in the UNL Animal Science Department we have a strong tradition of providing some of the best training available for students interested in all aspects of the animal industries and beyond! The following are just a few examples of what UNL Animal Science Graduates are doing today:

Example Career Paths
  • Veterinarian, Self-Employed
  • Research Technician, Pfizer
  • Breeding Program Specialist, Genex
  • Cattle Procurement Trainee, Cargill
  • Farmer/Rancher,Self-Employed
  • Farm/Ranch Underwriter, State Farm
  • Nutritionist, Land O'Lakes
  • Food Scientist, Excel Corp
  • Molecular Geneticist, ARS USDA
  • Extension Youth Development, UNL
  • Zoo Keeper, Garden City Zoo
  • Education Coordinator, Oxbow Pet Products

Example Education Paths

  • DVM, Iowa State University
  • MBA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • MS, Colorado State University
  • MS in Meat Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • MS, Oregon State University
  • PhD in Food Science, University of Nebraska
  • PhD in Reproductive Physiology, University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Medical School, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Animal Science Video Tour

Check out this video to learn more about being a UNL Animal Science student!

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Keys To Becoming a UNL Animal Science Student

Follow the links below for helpful tips, guides and links:

For More Information Contact:

Animal Science Admissions Coordinator
Phone: (402)472-0204
Email: bwhit1@unlnotes.unl.edu

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Ask an Animal Science Student Ambassador a question by email: animal-science2@unl.edu