Animal and Nutritional Sciences
The Animal and Nutritional Sciences program at West Virginia University prepares students for a variety of career options – graduate work, professional school, commercial agriculture and the food industry. Students can obtain one of two degrees – bachelor of science in agriculture or bachelor of science.
Program Admission and Curriculum
Students who meet University admission requirements may be accepted directly into the Davis College as Animal and Nutritional Sciences majors. To earn a bachelors degree, all students must complete 128 credit hours including the General Education Curriculum required by the University.
The bachelor of science in agriculture degree provides the necessary background in agricultural economics, agronomy and animal breeding, nutrition, pathology and physiology to prepare students for careers in animal, dairy and poultry production.
As a pre-professional program, the bachelor of science degree provides the necessary background in chemistry, mathematics, physics, biochemistry and modern concepts of biology to prepare students for professional schools of veterinary medicine, human medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, or graduate work.
The Pre-Veterinary Medicine pre-professional program gives students the opportunity to meet the academic requirements for entry into professional schools or colleges of veterinary medicine. WVU has agreements with The Ohio State University, University of Georgia, and Tuskeegee Schools of Veterinary Medicine for reduced tuition for West Virginia resident students.
Complete course listings, descriptions and degree requirements can be found in the current WVU Undergraduate Catalog.
Employment Opportunities
Opportunities for graduates include animal, dairy and poultry production and management, testing and inspecting, technical sales, and basic research in private industry, education, and federal and state agencies. Salaries for entry-level positions range from $30,000 to $40,000 for employees with a bachelor’s degree.
