Animal Studies

Have you ever wondered what makes positive reinforcement such an effective tool for training anything from betta fish to dogs to killer whales? Or why African lions are the only members of the cat family to live in strong social groups? Or how a canary’s brain can increase in size every spring when it begins singing to attract a mate? Carroll University’s Animal Behavior Program is one of the few undergraduate programs of its kind in the nation. You’ll explore how animals think, learn, perceive their surroundings and process information, and how they adapt their behaviors to the environment in which they live.

For good animal welfare and husbandry, an understanding of animal behavior and biology from an applied perspective is important. If you are interested in the well-being of animals and want to preserve biodiversity, this program is for you.

Are you interested in animals and would you like to contribute to sustainable development in animal husbandry? Then this is the Master's programme for you.

The Master of Science in Animal Sciences aims to prepare students to become leading professionals in modern agriculture and contribute newly-acquired skills and knowledge for the benefit of agriculture in their home countries. Students will learn the fundamentals of Animal Sciences based on the most recent scientific findings and understand the “science” behind animal sciences, animal physiology, farm animal production and the environmental impact of agricultural activity. The program also prepares students for participation in doctoral-level programs.

Learn the fundamentals of animal sciences based on the most recent scientific findings.

The Associate Degree in Animal Science is designed for the feed, animal nutrition, dairy, farm management, and farm supply areas of agriculture. You will learn about animal science, artificial insemination, sire selection, animal nutrition and ration balancing, record keeping, and herd health.

The BA Animal Science (top-up) is designed to be a progression route for students who have completed the HND in Applied Animal Science or an equivalent award. On this programme, you have access to well-equipped laboratories and an animal centre. You will have as much practical involvement with animals as possible and several trips and activities are organised each year.

The Animal Science Associates Degree focuses on animal behavior, husbandry, production, and services which; are a critical part of animal agriculture and related industries. The curriculum provides a combination of technical knowledge and practical skills utilizing a hands-on approach to instruction.

The Animal Science program offers an opportunity to apply modern knowledge, methods, and technologies in animal husbandry practice empower graduates to carry out independent analysis of problems associated with farm animals, and evaluates its results.

An advanced module in the role of the veterinarian in laboratory animal medicine and practical aspects relating to the promotion of a productive scientific effort in the biomedical sciences.

The Doctoral Program in Animal Science (PDCA) aims to promote, through research, the sustainable production of terrestrial and aquatic animals, focusing on genetics and on improving, in morphology and physiology, nutrition, production systems and animal product technology.

The Master's in Animal Behaviour Applied to Global Welfare focuses on Veterinary, Social, and Health Sciences. It equips students with advanced technical skills in three key specializations, preparing them for careers in animal welfare, behavioral science, and global health initiatives.

Influence industry practice and advance your own expertise through impactful research in an area of animal science you’re passionate about. You’ll apply theory to practice in real-world settings, with access to academic expertise, advanced scientific equipment and extensive research subjects.

An MScAgric degree in Animal Nutrition offers students the opportunity to conduct research in monogastric or ruminant nutrition in extensive and intensive livestock production systems. Research aspects in animal nutrition may include ruminal and gut manipulation with feed additives, alternative feeds, minerals and the use of plant extracts to modulate rumen fermentation, immune modulation, gut health and the rumen microbiome. This program offer opportunities for inter disciplinary research.

Launch your future in the livestock industry with Lakeland’s Diploma in Animal Science Technology: Livestock Science Major. Our courses are species-specific. You’ll choose between beef and dairy production for your in-depth study, but you’ll also learn about bison, horses and other livestock.

The Diploma in Animal Science Technology Diploma: Beef Science Major will make you go beyond the classroom and into the real world, from pasture to plate. You’ll study commercial and purebred cow/calf operations as well as feedlots.  And, you’ll go through the complete production cycle.

The Diploma in Animal Science Technology Diploma: Dairy Science Major has activities ranging from practical herd management to implementing new technologies. You’ll graduate armed with the knowledge and tools to return to the farm or to make your mark in another area of the dairy sector.

This program aims to coordinate advanced learning activities PhD in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Productions, fostering scientific and cultural development through advanced research. It leverages existing collaborations with industry and leading national and international research institutions to develop new partnerships and promotes internationalization by involving foreign scholars and students in research and training activities.