Department of Animal and Food Science | BYU-Idaho

# Department of Animal & Food Science

Open doors for food, genetics, and animal care.

## Make A Difference In A Growing Industry

Animal Science focuses on animal care/husbandry, production of food animals, and processing/preservation of animal foods. Food Science is simply the science of food - including its composition, quality, safety, microbiology, chemistry, and processing.

Animal Science

The Animal Science program prepares students to understand two key principles of human existence: domesticated animal production and human nutrition.

Students have the opportunity to closely interact with faculty in farm and laboratory setting as they learn to integrate scientific discovery with practical knowledge and experience. Students apply their experiences by engaging in student organizations and through related work experiences or internships.

Food Science

Food Scientists seek to understand how the quality, safety, sensory, shelf life, and nutritional characteristics of foods may be influenced and enhanced by composition, chemistry, and processing. 
 
They conduct research and develop new food products, processes, and technologies to advance the production of common foods like breakfast cereals, beverages, dairy products, candy, etc. Food scientists work to ensure the quality and safety of food products on grocery store shelves and in restaurants to meet global needs for a diverse and wholesome food supply.

Nutrition Student Resources

The Nutrition minor at BYU-Idaho provides students with an in-depth understanding of the science of nutrition and its applications in promoting health and preventing disease. 
 
Through a variety of courses, students will learn about the essential nutrients the body needs, how the body processes food, and how nutrition affects human health throughout our lifespan.

## Bachelor's Degrees We Offer

For general information about each of our offerings, visit our 
Degrees and Programs page.

Food Sciences: Technology (B.S.)

Food Science is simply the science of food, involving chemistry, biology/microbiology, nutrition, and engineering principles applied to food.

Animal Science: Animal Agriculture Systems (B.S.)

Manage livestock production from farm to market.

Animal Science: Pre-Vet/Graduate (B.S.)

Prepare for veterinary school.

Food Science: Nutrition/Dietetics (B.S.)

Study how food affects the body and how to plan healthy eating.

Food Science: Health Science (B.S.)

Study food's impact on health, wellness, and disease prevention.

Food Science: Management (B.S.)

Manage the professional and business side of the food industry.

Animal Science: Animal Science (B.S.)

Prepare to work in animal production agriculture with an in-depth dive into the care, biology, and production of animals.

Food Science: Science (B.S.)

Study food preservation and processing with science and engineering.

## Associate Degrees We Offer

Animal Science (A.S.)

Gain a basic understanding about the biology and care of domesticated animals.

## Minors We Offer

Animal Science

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Animal Science Product Sales

Support BYU-I students by purchasing meat products, eggs, and other semester-drive products produced by the Animal & Food Science Department labs.

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