Students in the Animal Science Department study a variety of disciples including pre-veterinary medicine, animal biotechnology, food animal production in beef, sheep and swine, comparative animal biology, equine science, poultry management, range resource management and meat science.

Through the use of Cal Poly’s extensive rangelands, irrigated pastures, housing and handling structures, as well as laboratory and research facilities, students experientially learn about the different areas of study. This learn-by-doing education gives students opportunities not only to work closely with animals, but also their professors. Because the animal science major incorporates a vast assortment of interests, the curriculum is very flexible to work with students’ career goals.