Animal Bioscience

About this programme

Animal Bioscience is the interdisciplinary study of animal metabolism, animal genetics, animal physiology, animal nutrition, animal behaviour, animal care, animal health, and the social and environmental impacts of animals. The Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience [B.Sc.(An.Biosc.)] program provides students with a broad background in domestic animal biology and has less emphasis on traditional agribusiness than the B.S.A. Animal Science program, while still providing students with the opportunity to learn about issues related to animal production as well as domestic animals. Students will gain knowledge that prepares them to work in fields outside of traditional animal agriculture including biomedical sciences, the care of companion (including equine) and research animals, animal health and diseases, and environmental sciences. Students interested in veterinary medicine can complete all required courses for entry into the D.V.M. program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicin