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The Animal and Food Sciences major applies the principles of biology, chemistry and biochemistry to animal agriculture and food systems. The program encompasses a wide range of instruction, including animal nutrition; animal health and molecular biology; food science and its interactions with animal agriculture, physiology, genetics, and reproduction; and dairy, livestock and poultry management. Depending on a student’s interest, he or she may choose electives that direct their studies toward production systems; food safety; molecular biology and genetics; and equine and companion animals.
AREA OF EMPHASIS AT DELAWARE
At Delaware, Animal and Food Sciences majors have the opportunity to work closely with the department’s faculty, which includes leading scholars in the fields of animal nutrition and physiology, immunology, virology, molecular biology, animal production, management, food science, and food safety. All major courses and laboratories are taught by faculty, ensuring that students have easy access to these specialists. Beginning with the first semester, students work hands-on with animals, at the University’s on-site, 350-acre teaching and research complex. Many students also participate in internships, study abroad, and research experiences. They also participate in the Animal Science Club or the Food Science Club for their social, educational, and professional development activities. A degree in this major prepares students for entry-level technical, research, sales, and marketing positions in the animal and food industries as well as the chemical, health industries. Government agencies, zoos, aquariums, and veterinary practices may also offer employment opportunities for students. Approximately 35 percent of Animal and Food Science graduates pursue advanced degrees in veterinary medicine, animal sciences, food science, human medicine, and other sciences.
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