Department of Animal Science
Penn State’s home for the scientific study and innovation in the management and care of animals.
The Department of Animal Science is home to teaching, research, and extension programs focused on livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Students prepare for leadership roles in production agriculture, education, human and veterinary medicine, government, and more. Staff, faculty, and students explore animal reproduction, nutrition, health, marketing, and agribusiness.
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Animals Interest Area Visit for Prospective Students
November 8, 2024
University Park, PA
Business, Education, and Community Interest Area Visit for Prospective Students
November 11, 2024
University Park, PA
Animals Interest Area Visit for Prospective Students
December 2, 2024
University Park, PA
Food and Health Interest Area Visit for Prospective Students
December 6, 2024
University Park, PA
Teaching
Animal Science academic programs integrate multiple scientific and management disciplines at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Instruction is hands on, industry focused, and grounded in research.
Research
Penn State is a Tier 1 Research University. Everyone from first-year students to doctoral candidates can participate in meaningful research focused on optimizing animal health, welfare, and performance.
Extension and Outreach
Extension connects the resources of the Department of Animal Science with community members, industry, and institutions in Pennsylvania and beyond by offering the latest research-based, usable information.
Facilities and Farms
The College of Agricultural Sciences dedicates incredible resources to animal facilities. Sheep, beef, dairy, swine, poultry, and other barns are just steps from the center of campus.
