College of sciences
Animal Science
Turn your passion for animals into hands-on experience from day one. Explore animal science, industry, and pre-veterinary paths while building the skills you need for your future career or graduate school.
Animal Science at Findlay
Why study Animal Science at Findlay?
Study animals through hands-on learning at Findlay. The Animal Science program offers industry, pre-veterinary medicine, and science options, with experiences that can help you prepare for work or further study.
- Learn with animals. Explore the 31,000-square-foot Richard C. Beckett Animal Science Center and Findlay’s equestrian farms, where students can begin building practical skills as early as their first year.
- Choose your direction. Explore the Industry Option, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option, or Science Option.
- Get involved beyond class. Find opportunities through Pre-Vet Club, Collegiate Future Farmers of America, Block & Bridle, and Findlay’s animal show teams.
Animal Science can support paths in animal care, agriculture, business, and graduate or professional study. Some roles require additional education or credentials.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Animal Science by the Numbers
31,000
Square feet
Size of the Richard C. Beckett Animal Science Center.
120+
Required credits
Listed for the Animal Science program.
College of sciences
At a Glance
College
College of Sciences
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Format
On-Campus
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science must complete the following curriculum.
The curriculum consists of required courses in three options. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
on-campus
Visit Our Facilities Virtually
Want to see where you’ll learn and gain hands-on experience? Take our self-guided virtual tour of the University of Findlay’s 31,000-square-foot Richard C. Beckett Animal Science Center and our Western and English Equestrian Studies farms.
Explore the facilities where you’ll start building real-world skills as early as your freshman year. Meet some of the hundreds of animals that call Findlay home, from llamas to horses, and see the spaces where you’ll learn, practice and prepare for your future career.
There’s no better way to discover Findlay than by visiting campus. When you visit, you can tour our Animal Science and Equestrian facilities, meet professors, coaches and current students, learn about hands-on opportunities, ask questions about your major or career goals, and experience what it’s like to be an Oiler.
Register for your own personalized tour of our campus! Tours are available each weekday and many Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours of the Animal Science and Equestrian Farms are available each weekday at 11 a.m.
beyond graduation
Careers
With an Animal Science degree, you can turn your passion for animals into a wide range of career opportunities. Explore careers in business, agriculture, animal care, government, nonprofits and more.
- Livestock Farm Managers and Husbandry Technicians
- Animal Research
- Animal Health
- Marketing and Sales
- Science/Agriculture Education
- Extension and 4-H Positions
- Zookeeper or Animal Trainer
- Wildlife Conservation
- Meat Science and Food Safety
- Laboratory Technician
For national context on related careers, explore the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for Field of degree: Agriculture.
TESTIMONIALS
The Oiler Experience
Hear directly from students about their experience
at the University of Findlay.
“I enjoy that our campus is a small welcoming space. I also love the class sizes and how easy it is to connect with the professors.”
financial aid
Cost of Education
Students can earn endowed scholarships in addition to their merit scholarships during their time at Findlay.
opportunities
Clubs and Activities
Your learning doesn’t stop when class ends. You’ll have many opportunities to get involved, gain hands-on experience, meet new people and build skills outside the classroom, including:
- Pre-Vet club
- Collegiate Future Farmers of America
- Block & Bridle
- Beef Cattle Show Team
- Southdown Sheep Show Team
- Collegiate Farm Bureau
- 4 Paws for Ability
- Delta Tau Alpha (National Agriculture Honor Society)
- Academic Quadrathlons
- Partnership with Loop Abroad (Students can earn Animal Science credit for study abroad opportunities at a variety of locations)
GET STARTED
Explore Your Next Step
Ready to see whether Findlay fits your goals?