About the course

The curriculum combines studies in nutrition, genetics, science, reproduction, behavior, physiology, business and technology with production, management, communication and agribusiness skills. Beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, companion animals and poultry are studied as are the products they use and produce. The Industry: The goal of the ever-changing animal science industry is to produce and develop safe, quality animal food products to meet consumer's demands both home and abroad. Career opportunities in animal sciences range from self-employment to jobs with large corporations. In the business world, positions include management, sales product development, market reporting, personnel administration, regulations and field service. Education positions include county agent, research worker, and laboratory director. Communication businesses hire editors, field representatives, radio broadcasters, journalists, and public relations professionals.

　　Courses in the department give instruction in selection, breeding, feeding, management, and marketing of beef and dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep, swine, and companion animals, as well as instruction in the processing and use of the products these animals provide. There are six options of study to choose from: animal products, bioscience/biotechnology, business, communications, production/management, and science/pre-vet. In addition to classrooms, office space, and laboratories located in Weber and Call Halls, the department maintains several animal and poultry units within easy access to the campus that house the beef and dairy cattle, horses, swine, sheep, and poultry used for teaching and research. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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	Manhattan
Summer (May), 2024	Manhattan
Fall (August), 2024	Manhattan
Spring (January), 2025	Manhattan
Summer (May), 2025	Manhattan
Fall (August), 2025	Manhattan
Spring (January), 2026	Manhattan
Summer (May), 2026	Manhattan

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kansas State University

Transcripts for all previous academic coursework must be submitted. This includes high school (secondary school) transcripts, and any and all university, college, vocational, community college, or technical coursework beyond the secondary level.

　　Minimum 2.5 GPA (Grade Point Average) on a 4.0 scale in high school coursework

　　TOEFL iBT - 79 or above, IELTS - 6.5 or above, SAT - 460 on Evidence-based Reading and Writing, ACT - 21 or above on English

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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 Kansas State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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