Animal Sciences
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Prospective Students
Welcome to Purdue Animal Sciences
Animal Sciences
What We Do
Animal Sciences facilitates scientific research and technology transfer for efficient and sustainable production of high quality animal products with optimal animal well-being, enhancement of the human diet and advancement of sound environmental practices.\
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Contact:Fawne Richert(765) 494-4863ansc4you@purdue.edu
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS - UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
INTERESTED IN VISITING PURDUE ANIMAL SCIENCES?
We offer 1-hour, personalized sessions with a staff member and a tour of our facilities by an Animal Sciences Ambassador. If interested in visiting us, please fill out this form.
Note: We do not offer tours during summer, student holidays and Purdue employee holidays.
Animal sciences PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Concentrations for the Animal Sciences Major
- Animal Agribusiness
- Animal Production and Industry
- Behavior/Well-Being
- Biosciences
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Student Handbook for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Animal Sciences - August 2025 This handbook provides many details about the options in the Department of Animal Sciences.
Animal Sciences Career Services
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Helpful Information
Costs
The cost varies depending on factors such as where a student chooses to live, travel expenses, food costs, enrollment in a specific program, etc.
Animal Sciences Scholarships
Check out the scholarships available through the university. There are also lots of opportunities to work, which can help cover the cost of your degree.
Job Placement
The impact of Purdue Agriculture reaches all over the globe. Our graduates are being placed in Indiana, nationally and internationally.
Salaries
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