Majors | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | BYU-Idaho

# Agriculture & Life Sciences Majors

Find out which degree in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is the one for you!

## Department of Animal and Food Science

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.

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Animal Science (A.S.)

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

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

Manage livestock production from farm to market.

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

Prepare for veterinary school.

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Food Sciences: Health Science (B.S.)

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

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Food Sciences: Management (B.S.)

Manage the professional and business side of the food industry.

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

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

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Food Sciences: Sciences (B.S.)

Study food preservation and processing with science and engineering.

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Food Sciences: Technology (B.S.)

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

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## Department of Applied Plant Science

Floral Design (A.A.S.)

Artistic arrangement and creative use of fresh and artificial flowers.

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Horticulture (B.S.)

Learn the science and art of cultivating plants, fruits, vegetables, and ornamental gardens.

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Horticulture (A.A.S.)

Gain a basic understanding of soils, irrigation, water management, gardening, and plant identification.

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Plant Science & Technology (B.S.)

Find solutions to improve plant health and develop better agriculture practices with science and technology.

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Plant Science & Technology (A.A.S.)

Gain a basic understanding of how to improve plant health with science.

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## Department of Biology

Allied Health (A.S.)

Aid modern healthcare by delivering a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services.

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Biology: Applied Lab Science (B.S.)

Use scientific methods and lab skills to solve practical problems in various industries.

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Biology: Bioinformatics (B.S.)

Merge biology, computer science, and statistics to analyze large biological data sets.

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Biology: Biotechnology (B.S.)

Learn how living systems and organisms are used to develop or create products for technology and health.

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Biology: Microbiology (B.S.)

Study tiny living things like bacteria and viruses to understand how they affect health and the environment.

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Biology: Neuroscience (B.S.)

Study the brain and nervous system and understand how they control behavior.

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Biomedical Science (B.S.)

Explore basic biological science behind health, disease, and medical treatment development.

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Fisheries, Range and Wildlife Management: Fisheries (B.S.)

Study and protect fish populations and their aquatic habitats.

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Fisheries, Range and Wildlife Management: Range (B.S.)

Sustainably use and care for rangelands and natural grazing areas.

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Fisheries, Range and Wildlife Management: Wildlife (B.S.)

Protect and sustain wild animal populations and their natural habitats.

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## Department of Health Services

Healthcare Administration (B.S.)

Manage the business side of healthcare facilities and systems.

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Occupational Safety and Health (B.S.)

Prevent injuries and sickness in the workplace by designing safety programs and training.

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Public Health: Health Science (B.S.)

Apply scientific principles to understand health, illness, and healthcare systems.

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Public Health: Health Education and Promotion (B.S.)

Teach people how to make better health decisions and live well.

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## Department of Human Performance and Recreation

Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences (B.S.)

Study movement to improve health, function, and recovery from injury and stress.

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Physical Therapist Assistant (A.A.S.)

Help patients recover movement and manage pain under a physical therapist's care.

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Recreation Management (B.S.)

Plan, organize, and lead leisure and recreational activities.

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Therapeutic Recreation (B.S.)

Use recreation and leisure activity to improve the health and well-being of patients.

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## Department of Nursing

Nursing: Pre-licensure (B.S.)

Gain introductory knowledge to become a registered nurse after graduation.

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