Our department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. One-third of our animal sciences seniors and several juniors enter veterinary school, while others go on to graduate school. Our graduates also pursue a variety of careers such as research technicians, sales or marketing representatives, or animal producers.

Our unique location provides exciting opportunities for students to study and experience today's modern agriculture. Nine miles from the nation's capital, the University of Maryland at College Park is within easy reach of the country's best research facilities. The National Institutes of Health, the United States Department of Agriculture and the National Agriculture Library are among the many resources in the area. As the flagship campus of the state higher education system, College Park is a vital part of Maryland's current prosperity and its vision for the future. College Park's commitment to both cultural and ethnic diversity attracts students from every state and more than 100 countries.

The State of Maryland is unrivaled in its scenic beauty, its rich heritage, and its wealth of educational, recreational and cultural opportunities. From the mountain passes of Garrett County in the west, to the sand dunes of Assateaque Island on the Eastern Shore and the cosmopolitan excitement of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., there is an unparalleled variety of experiences available to students at the University of Maryland.

Undergraduate Program

The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at College Park provides a challenging program for academically talented students interested in the application of biology and technology to the care, management and study of domestic and aquatic animals. Read more…

Graduate Program

The Departments of Animal and Avian Sciences and Veterinary Medicine join together to offer degree programs in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science. Students pair with one of our outstanding faculty mentors to specialize in one of several exciting fields including nutrition, genetics, cell biology, reproduction and development, behavior, and virology. Read more…