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Animal science explores fundamental scientific concepts and their use in livestock, poultry, companion animals, and animal product processing, covering biological, economic, and environmental factors. Learners gain solid grounding in core scientific areas such as genetics (both population and molecular), nutrition, physiology (including lactation, reproduction, and growth), biotechnology, animal behavior, management practices, and welfare considerations.
Applicant must have successful completion of university preparatory courses, high school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA, Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community, Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement, Status as a first-generation university student, Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area and High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors. English proficiency level TOEFL: 79 or higher on the internet-based test, 550 or higher on the paper-based test and IELTS: 6.5 or higher