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Undergraduate Studies

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

10 things to know about the Department of Animal Science
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~70%

students

participate in undergraduate research

~85%

students

graduate either employed or accepted to graduate school

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Work directly with animals
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Animal Science Major

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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Minors

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BS/DVM Accelerated Pathway

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)