2026-2027 Course Catalog

Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/aces/animal-sciences-bs-mansc/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/bachelor-masters-programs/

for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences and Master of Animal Sciences in Animal Science

The joint BS/MANSC program in Animal Sciences integrates a baccalaureate (BS) in Animal Sciences preparation with a non-thesis Master of Animal Sciences (MANSC) preparation. Students enrolled in the BS in Animal Sciences program that have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of degree requirements and that have a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply and be admitted to this program. Students that have a GPA above 2.75 may be admitted on probationary status. The Department of Animal Sciences will support the application to the MANSC program of the students in this joint program that have completed the required 126 credit hours towards a BS in Animal Sciences degree (including a minimum of 40 hours of 300- or 400- level courses) and that have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Up to 12 graduate-level (400- or 500-level) credit hours from the BS program will count towards the 32 credit-hour requirement of the MANSC program.

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences and Master of Animal Sciences in Animal Science

Up to 12 graduate-level (400- or 500-level) credit hours from the B.Sc. in Animal Sciences program will count towards the 32 credit-hour requirements of the MANSC program.

The joint BS/MANSC program in Animal Sciences integrates a baccalaureate (B.Sc.) in Animal Sciences preparation with a non-thesis Master of Animal Sciences (MANSC) preparation. Students must be currently enrolled in the B.Sc. in Animal Sciences program to apply for transfer to the joint program.  Students must contact the Animal Sciences Graduate Programs office (ansc-gradprog@illinois.edu) to coordinate the transfer.

The Department of Animal Sciences will support the transfer to the joint program of B.Sc. students that have completed the required 126 credit hours towards a B.Sc. in Animal Sciences degree (including a minimum of 40 hours of 300- or 400- level courses) and that have a minimum GPA of 3.0.Up to 12 graduate-level (400- or 500-level) credit hours from the B.Sc. in Animal Sciences program will count towards the 32 credit-hour requirements of the MANSC program.

The joint BS/MANSC program in Animal Sciences integrates a baccalaureate (B.S.) in Animal Sciences preparation with a non-thesis Master of Animal Sciences (MANSC) preparation.

For the Degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences

Graduation Requirements\ Minimum hours required for graduation: 126 hours.

University Requirements\ Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300 and 400 level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.

The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements\ Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Composition I | | 4-6 | | Advanced Composition | | 3 | | Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | | 6 | | Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | | 6 | | fulfilled by CHEM 102, CHEM 104, and MCB 100 | | | | Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | | 6 | | fulfilled by ECON 102 or ACE 100 and one more course approved as Social & Behavioral Sciences | | | | Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | | 6-8 | | fulfilled by MATH 220, MATH 221, or MATH 234; and ACE 262, CPSC 241, ECON 202, PSYC 235, STAT 100, or SOC 280 | | | | Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | | 0-15 |

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Department Foundation | | | | ANSC 198 | Building Habits for Success in Animal Sciences | 2 | | Communication Option: | | 3 or 6 | | CMN 101 | Public Speaking | | | ALEC 115 | Let’s Talk about Food, Agriculture, and the Environment | | | CMN 111 & CMN 112 | Oral & Written Comm I and Oral & Written Comm II | | | Calculus Option - Select one of the following: | | 4 | | MATH 220 | Calculus | | | MATH 221 | Calculus I | | | MATH 234 | Calculus for Business I | | | Statistics Option - Select one of the following: | | 3 | | ACE 262 | Applied Statistical Methods and Data Analytics I | | | CPSC 241 | Intro to Applied Statistics | | | ECON 202 | Economic Statistics I | | | PSYC 235 | Intro to Statistics | | | STAT 100 | Statistics | | | SOC 280 | Intro to Social Statistics | | | CHEM 102 & CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I | 4 | | CHEM 104 & CHEM 105 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Lab II | 4 | | MCB 100 & MCB 101 | Introductory Microbiology and Intro Microbiology Laboratory | 5 | | ECON 102 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 or 4 | | or ACE 100 | Introduction to Applied Microeconomics | | | Major Core | | | | ANSC 100 | Intro to Animal Sciences | 4 | | ANSC 101 | Contemporary Animal Issues | 3 | | ANSC 103 | Working With Farm Animals | 2 | | ANSC 221 | Cells, Metabolism and Genetics | 3 | | ANSC 222 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | | ANSC 223 | Animal Nutrition | 3 | | ANSC 224 | Animal Reproduction and Growth | 4 | | ANSC 298 | Animal Science Careers and Professional Development | 1 | | ANSC 398 | UG Experiential Learning (must be taken for a letter grade) | 1 | | ANSC 498 | Integrating Animal Sciences | 2 |

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Concentration Core | | | | Concentration prescribed courses. See specific requirements for the concentration listed below. | | | | Companion Animal & Equine Science | | | | Food Animal Production & Management | | | | Science, Pre-Veterinary & Medical | | |

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Total Hours | | 126 |

Up to 12 graduate-level (400- or 500-level) credit hours from the B.S. in Animal Sciences program will count towards the 32 credit-hour requirements of the MANSC program.

For the Degree of Master of Animal Sciences in Animal Sciences

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | ANSC 590 | Animal Sciences Seminar | 2 | | or ANSC 591 | Grad Bioinformatics Seminar | | | ANSC 593 | Res Studies in Animal Sciences | 8 | | The individual research studies project or internship experience and a written report will fulfill the ANSC 593 (Research Studies in Animal Sciences) capstone project requirement. The project or internship and the written product will be supervised by the Animal Sciences faculty mentor and provide evidence that the student can understand and apply the scientific method, interpret scientific information; and effectively communicate scientific information in a field of animal sciences. | | | | Select One Statistics Course: | | 2-4 | | ANSC 440 | Applied Statistical Methods I | | | ANSC 442 | Introduction to Data Analytics | | | ANSC 445 | Statistical Methods | | | ANSC 449 | | | | Elective 400- or 500-level courses | Chosen in consultation with advisor (excludes ANSC 590, ANSC 591, ANSC 593) | 18-20 | | Total Hours | | 32 |

\ Other MANSC Requirements

Grad Other Degree Requirements

for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences and Master of Animal Sciences in Animal Science

Sample Sequence

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.

for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences and Master of Animal Sciences in Animal Science

The MANSC graduate is expected to demonstrate:

1. Graduate-level understanding of essential concepts and approaches in the area of animal science specialization.
2. Capacity to execute a supervised research project including:
3. understanding of the scientific method, research objectives, materials and methods, basic data analysis, and appreciation of the findings;
4. and leadership on the implementation of essential research activities.
5. Ability to effectively communicate essential disciplinary knowledge and research project findings in oral and written formats.
6. Aptitude to advocate for interdisciplinary research and education efforts to improve food security, food safety, animal and human health and wellbeing or environmental stewardship.

for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Animal Sciences and Master of Animal Sciences in Animal Science

Animal Sciences

Animal Sciences website\ Animal Sciences Laboratory\ 1207 West Gregory Drive\ Urbana, IL 61801\ 217-333-3131\ ansc-gradprog@illinois.edu

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences website

ACES Office of Academic Programs

128 Mumford Hall\ 1301 West Gregory Drive\ Urbana, IL 61801\ 217-333-3380\ aces-academics@illinois.edu

Graduate Advising

ansc-gradprog@illinois.edu

Undergraduate Advising

Advising Website\ 217-333-3570\ anscadvising@illinois.edu

Admissions

ACES Undergraduate Admissions\ University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Undergrad Admissions\ 217-333-3380\ visitACES@illinois.edu