In the Department of Animal Science, we empower students to connect with people, cultivate ideas, discover new opportunities and acquire the skills necessary to feed and enrich the lives of a growing global population. Contact us today to learn more about unlocking your potential at Nebraska.
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Undergraduate
Our major is at the interface of several key sciences. You are trained in Animal Biology and Biotechnology, Business and Communications, Companion Animal Science, Equine Science, Food Animal Production, Meat Science, or Veterinary Animal Science. And, your elective coursework comes from a variety of areas that match your interests and goals — that could include our three minor programs: 12 or 18 credit minor in Animal Science, Companion Animal and Equine Science program, or Nebraska Beef Industry Scholars program.
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As a graduate student in our program, you will work closely with internationally recognized faculty doing research at the cutting edge of science to investigate an array of exciting questions. Through a combination of coursework, seminars, and original research, you will complete a Masters or Ph.D. degree and acquire the skills needed to become an independent research scientist.
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Lincoln
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in a vibrant and safe city of nearly 300,000 people that has the cultural and entertainment benefits of a larger city, with the feel of a friendly Midwestern community.
Meet Your Undergraduate Student Services Team
Dr. Lisa Karr
Dr. Lisa Karr is an Associate Professor of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She serves as a faculty advisor and is the undergraduate program coordinator for the Department of Animal Science. Dr. Karr teaches four undergraduate courses, which include Companion Animal Behavior, Introduction to Companion Animals, Companion Animal Nutrition, and Human-Companion Animal Interactions.
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Alli Raymond
Alli Raymond is the Animal Science Undergraduate Admissions Coordinator. Alli has a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Agribusiness with a minor in Animal Science and a Master of Applied Science degree in Agriculture Leadership. Alli brings unique insight to her position and to the needs of prospective Animal Science students, the decisions they are facing and the tools they will need to be equipped with in order to make life-changing decisions.
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