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Science Option

Students who plan to attend veterinary, medical, pharmacy, law, or graduate school are encouraged to select the science option. This curriculum is designed to provide scientific expertise in chemistry, biological and physical sciences, and statistics and is recommended for students considering entry into the veterinary, medical, allied health field, law, or the graduate program of their choice. This option provides a strong background for graduate study in a wide variety of disciplines. Animal scientists graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in this option who do not enter graduate or professional school find employment in rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical, clinical, and food-related industries. Students may concentrate on an emphasis area within this option.

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Program Details

  • Degree: B.S. Animal Science
  • Credit Hours: 120 total credit hours

Career Options

Animal scientists graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree with the science option who do not enter graduate or professional school find employment in rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical, clinical, and food-related industries.

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For more information about the science option, please contact the Kleberg Advising Hub at 979-845-7616.

  • Bauer, Natalie

    Natalie Bauer

    Academic Advisor I

    979-845-7616

    [email protected]

    Kleberg 109

  • Beamon, Carissa

    Carissa Beamon

    Senior Academic Advisor

    979-845-7616

    [email protected]

    Kleberg 114F

  • Flint, Casey

    Casey Flint

    Academic Advisor III

    979-845-7616

    [email protected]

    Kleberg 114

  • Hurt, Natalia

    Natalia Hurt

    Academic Advisor II

    979-845-7616

    [email protected]

    Kleberg 114

  • Morgan, Ame

    Ame Morgan

    Academic Advisor I

    979-845-7616

    [email protected]

    Kleberg 109F

  • Rosati, Kristina

    Kristina Rosati

    Academic Advisor II

    979-845-7616

    [email protected]

    Kleberg 109

  • Sanders, Laura

    Laura Sanders

    Academic Advisor I

    979-845-7616

    [email protected]

    Kleberg 109

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    Eunice Thomas

    Academic Advisor III

    979-845-7616

    [email protected]

    Kleberg 109

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