Bachelor in Animal Sciences (Bachelor's)

Oregon State University in Corvallis, founded in 1868, is a large public research university with more than 34,000 students and a diverse international community of roughly 4,000. With 207 academic programs spanning the arts, sciences, engineering and professional fields, OSU combines deep research capacity with practical, career-focused learning. The university’s long history and scale mean well-developed laboratories, research centers and industry partnerships that support student innovation.

Academically, OSU is known for strengths in engineering, environmental science, agriculture, forestry and marine studies, and it emphasizes hands-on learning through co‑ops, internships and fieldwork. Undergraduates and graduates benefit from faculty who lead applied research and from opportunities to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams. Study-abroad and exchange programs are widely available, allowing international students to both bring global perspectives to campus and gain experience abroad.

Campus life in Corvallis blends a close-knit college town atmosphere with the resources of a major university: student clubs, cultural organizations and support services tailored to international students help with orientation, housing and career planning. Financial aid, scholarship options and career services work together to prepare graduates for professional paths. For prospective international applicants seeking a research-driven, experiential education in a welcoming community, OSU offers a strong balance of academic depth and real-world preparation.

Students work with livestock and poultry in laboratory and field settings to study feeding, reproduction, and health management practices. They conduct experiments in animal nutrition, physiology, and genetics using real-world data and techniques. The programme includes hands-on training in equine systems, dairy and beef production, and companion animal care. Courses examine ethical issues in animal use and sustainability in agricultural systems.

Focus areas include Equine Systems, Dairy Production, Beef Production, Swine Production, Companion Animal Production, Animal Nutrition and Feeds.

The programme requires 180 total credits, including core animal sciences courses, science and business requirements, and 20 credits in agricultural or natural resources electives. Students complete a sequence of production and upper-division courses, with options for internships and research.

Graduates work as animal production specialists, livestock managers, animal nutritionists, or in animal welfare auditing and agricultural policy roles.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Required documents include official transcripts and standardized test scores if applicable. International students must meet English language proficiency requirements.

The programme totals about 180 credit hours. Available on-campus in Corvallis and online via Ecampus; full-time study typically takes four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.