Animal Sciences and Industry

Description

The diversity and flexibility within the program allows students from both urban and agricultural backgrounds to plan programs of study consistent with individual interests and goals. Many students choose our program because the department is highly respected by other animal scientists.

Animal science is progressive and technical. It prepares students for a variety of good jobs both in the livestock and companion animal industries. The program’s diversity also allows students with broad interests to gain knowledge of many subjects while specializing in one area.The quality of instruction in classrooms and laboratories is among the best the university offers.

Professional options

The goal of the ever-changing animal science industry is to produce and develop safe, quality meat to meet consumer demand both home and abroad. The industry is also expanding in companion animal needs. It strives to make the lives of companion animals and their owners better by fulfilling nutritional, pharmaceutical and behavior needs.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline February (for scholarships), May (for Fall intake), October (for Spring intake) Tuition fee

• USD 275 Module (National)
• USD 728 Module (International)

*Tuition fee per credit hour

Start date January,August 2015 Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On CampusOnline Educational variant Full-time Structure Fully structured Student interaction Online group works/assignments Attendance No Attendance Teacher support Continuous support with feedback on request

Course Content

Course work covers beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, companion animals and poultry, and the products they produce. Students choose a degree option.

Degree options:

• Animal products
• Bioscience/biotechnology
• Business
• Communications
• Productiones/management
• Sceince/pre-vet

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

International admission:

• Online international student undergraduate application
• $80 USD application fee
• A copy of your passport photo page
• Affidavit of Financial Support (pdf) and bank statement
• High school and university transcript.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Kansas State University.

Funding

Several scholarships are available to animal science majors who need financial assistance. Part-time work is frequently available in the department’s livestock units and laboratories and in Manhattan and the surrounding area. Study-related paid work offers rewarding and valuable experience while helping financially support the serious student.

Accreditation

K-State’s theatre program is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre, and it is the only accredited program in Kansas.
Kansas State University has been providing quality education to the residents of Kansas, the country and the world for the last 150 years.

Located in a community with nearly 60,000 people and more than 24,000 students, we are able to provide a safe and supportive environment for our students.

Kansas State University has 3 campus locations, two of which, Manhattan and Salina, have complete academic programs and on-campus housing. Olathe is the third and newest extension of the university, focusing on collaborating with industry and Kansas City K-12 schools.

Accreditation:

Kansas State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools since 1916.