About the course

Whether you choose direct involvement with animals through managing a ranch, feedlot or swine operation, working with reproductive technologies or nutrition, or assuring the safety and quality of meat animal products, there are many opportunities for Animal Science graduates to contribute to the responsibility of providing high quality protein foods for the world.

　　In this program you will explore how to manage, feed, breed and care for livestock through topics like nutrition, reproduction, growth & development, and breeding & genetics. You will gain management skills in capstone classes on cow-calf or feedlot management, horse, swine or sheep production, or value-added meat products. Much of your education will involve hands-on experiences at the livestock units or meat lab.

　　Career Opportunities

　　Livestock enterprise manager

　　Livestock procurement

　　Feed sales/consulting

　　Breed association representative

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Brookings
Summer (May), 2024	Brookings
Fall (August), 2024	Brookings
Spring (January), 2025	Brookings
Summer (May), 2025	Brookings
Fall (August), 2025	Brookings
Spring (January), 2026	Brookings
Summer (May), 2026	Brookings

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for South Dakota State University

Applicants should have an above-average academic record at least equivalent to a B- average (2.60 out of 4.00) or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.

　　The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.

　　Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work needs to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to the completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.

　　Academic IELTS: 5.5

　　Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT): 61

　　Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT): 500

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at South Dakota State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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