• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Animal sciences is the study of domestic animals, including their nutrition, genetics, breeding, welfare, physiology, and use in animal production systems.

Washington State University offers two concentration options in animal science: animal management and pre-veterinary medicine. You can add an animal science minor to virtually any agricultural or science-oriented major.

SPECIALIZATION TRACKS AVAILABLE

Animal Management

Strengths of the program

Receive one-on-one advising from experienced and dedicated professors committed to your career goals. Benefit from the animal science program's close relationship with the University's College of Veterinary Medicine work toward a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Learn from award-winning faculty who are recognized nationally for their teaching and research programs. WSU animal science and general agriculture faculty are ranked in the top 10 nationally for their research productivity and influence. You can join a math, science, and engineering community residence hall at WSU Pullman—share classes with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab. Participate in department clubs and judging teams; there are several to choose from. Get hands-on experience in the animal science department’s dairy, beef, swine, horse, aquaculture, and companion animal centers.

Signature courses and program information

The animal science major is a practical, science-based program that focuses on biological systems related to livestock and other animal species. Animal science applies this scientific base to the production and management of animals and includes the study of animal behavior, well-being, and husbandry.

WSU offers a wide range of animal science courses. Here are just a few examples of the topics you might study:

Companion Animal Management Rights & Welfare of Animals Feeds and Feeding Artificial Insemination & Pregnancy Detection Dairy Cattle Management Beef Cow Calf Management Animal Genetics Reproduction of Farm Animals

Pre-veterinary option

The animal science major offers especially valuable benefits to pre-veterinary students.

Hands-on experience in the animal science department’s dairy, beef, swine, horse, aquaculture, and companion animal centers. A low student-to-faculty ratio, which means you can get one-on-one advising from nationally recognized faculty who are dedicated to helping you reach your goal. A close working relationship with the University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Classes that focus on the nutrition, reproduction, and breeding and genetics of domestic and companion animals.

As an animal science major, in addition to the pre-veterinary requirements, you can also take courses like these:

Biochemistry Biometry Veterinary Anatomy Physiology of Domestic Animals

Feeds and Feeding Principles of Nutrition Animal Breeding and Genetics Reproduction of Farm Animals Animal Growth and Development Intro to Skeletal Muscle Physiology

Horse Production Aquaculture Dairy Cattle Beef Cattle Production Sheep Science Swine Production

Careers in animal sciences

A degree in animal sciences can prepare you for a wide variety of jobs and careers. For instance:

Veterinary Medicine Livestock Management Animal Health Product Sales Feed Sales/Management Breed Field Representative Artificial Breeding Technician Public Relations Specialist Research & Lab Technician Teaching Research Environmental Quality Specialist Animal/Livestock Insurance Meat Inspector Financial Analyst Pet Food Specialist Market Reporter

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resources Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level). Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences. WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman. English Language Requirements: TOEFL - Minimum Score 213 computer-based (CBT); 79 internet-based (iBT); 550 paper-based (PBT); IELTS – 6.5; MELAB – 77.

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$25,702.00 (¥ 166,392) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日, 2022一月10日, 2022八月22日

申请截止日期：15-Nov-22

留学地点：Washington State University370 Lighty Student Services Building,PULLMAN,Washington,99164, United States