In addition to learning the basic principles of science, the major also requires a broad understanding of the factors that affect livestock operations, the allied industries serving animal agriculture, and animal product processing plants. Career Opportunities in Animal Sciences Students may prepare themselves for a variety of careers with specific course emphasis which agrees with the student's goals. As a graduate with this major, a student has many employment opportunities. Many graduates work in the allied industries such as breed associations, artificial insemination organizations, feed companies, equipment companies, research laboratories, meat-packing and animal product processing plants, government agencies, biotechnical industries, and in the business aspects of chemical and pharmaceutical companies. Students may return to their home farm, start an operation of their own, or manage others' operations.
Many students continue their education for a professional or graduate degree.
Veterinary medicine and graduate studies in the animal sciences are the two most common pursuits for further education, but some students have continued their study in law, human medicine, and dentistry. Some students find it advantageous to emphasize two professional areas, and they have concentrated on agricultural education or agricultural communication along with animal sciences. Salaries are determined by the candidate's skills and the responsibilities of the job. High School Preparation Students should complete the college preparatory high school curriculum with a minimum of four units of English, three units of college preparatory mathematics, two units of social sciences, two units of natural sciences, two units of foreign language, and one unit of visual and performing arts. How to Major in Animal Sciences at Ohio State Students admitted to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences are qualified to enroll in the major.