Agricultural Science, BS - Animal Science Option

What Will You Learn in UCM鈥檚 BS in Agricultural Science - Animal Science Program?

At UCM, you will bridge classroom instruction with hands-on lab and field experiences. You will study critical topics in animal health, breeding, feeding and management to solve real-world agricultural challenges.

Key coursework includes:

• Introduction to Animal Science: Build foundational knowledge during your first semester through hands-on activities that demonstrate how life sciences apply to livestock production and industry careers.
• Animal Nutrition: Test feed diets for domesticated livestock such as beef cattle and goats. Collect weekly animal weights, calculate average daily gain and feed efficiency and analyze cost per pound of gain to optimize performance.
• Animal Reproduction: Gain technical skill in estrous synchronization, semen evaluation for bulls and boars, artificial insemination and ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis in beef cattle and swine.

Unique Learning Opportunities in UCM鈥檚 Agricultural Science - Animal Science Option BS Program

At UCM, learning extends far beyond the traditional classroom. Every semester, students participate in practical experiences that build professional confidence and industry connections.

• Two UCM-Owned University Farms: Apply your knowledge at the 260-acre Prussing Farm and the 110-acre Mitchell Street Farm, located within 10 miles of campus. These facilities feature indoor and outdoor classroom spaces where you gain direct experience managing beef cattle and swine.
• Ag Education Tech: Our VR and XR simulations allow you to study animal anatomy and safety up close without ever leaving the classroom. 
• Internships: Every Agricultural Science - Animal Science major completes an internship with a local agency, business or agricultural organization to gain real-world workplace experience.
• Field Trips and Guest Speakers: Network with livestock industry professionals across Missouri and the nation. Visit regional ag companies and government agencies to observe business operations firsthand.
• Student Organizations: Connect with peers through campus groups, including the Agriculture Club, Collegiate Cattlemen鈥檚 Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau and Delta Tau Alpha (an agriculture honor society).

Fast Facts 欧美视频 UCM鈥檚 Agricultural Science BS - Animal Science Program

• Location and Format: On campus in Warrensburg, Missouri, with full-time and part-time scheduling options
• Time to Degree: Can be finished in as little as four years (full-time students)
• Hands-on Facilities: 370 acres of working farmland 鈥� Prussing Farm (260 acres) and Mitchell Street Farm (110 acres)
• Guaranteed Field Experience: Requirement for 100% of Animal Science majors to complete an internship before graduation
• Dedicated Support Team: Personalized guidance, three academic success advisors and three success coaches
• Affordability: Recognized as one of the most affordable public institutions in Missouri and the Midwest

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Financial Aid and Scholarships for UCM鈥檚 Agricultural Science BS - Animal Science Students

As a UCM student, you鈥檒l have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education. UCM offers competitive tuition rates to keep your degree affordable, as well as an optional payment plan. Explore program-specific awards using the UCM Scholarship Finder and connect with your financial aid advisor to create a customized financing plan.

 

 

 

 

 

Career Opportunities and Outcomes for UCM鈥檚 Agricultural Science BS - Animal Science Option Graduates

 

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