BSc in Animal Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Established in 1869, the Herbert College of Agriculture (Herbert) originated when the university became Tennessee's designated land-grant institution under federal legislation. This status allowed the university to introduce agricultural education for the first time. Subsequent federal laws supported agricultural research initiatives and extension programs to share discoveries with Tennessee residents. The college gradually broadened its academic offerings from conventional agriculture disciplines to encompass natural resources and agribusiness studies. Presently, its programs cover the full spectrum of contemporary natural resource and agricultural sciences. Alongside UT AgResearch (previously known as the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station), UT Extension, and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Herbert forms part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Faculty members utilize UT AgResearch's statewide network of Research and Education Centers for their investigations, pursuing both fundamental and practical research across diverse areas including biotechnology, wildlife conservation, agricultural economics, and public horticulture. The college incorporates both campus-based and outdoor research facilities into its curriculum, while extension and research initiatives offer students valuable chances for personalized faculty guidance and employment opportunities.