Interested in animals and cutting edge technology? Looking for
a program
that will prepare you for success? Striving for that competitive
edge for the
future?
Core science and math
foundation...
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Calculus
Additional animal biotechnology courses...
Anatomy of Domestic Animals
Animal Physiology
Animal Nutrition
Animal Physiology
Advanced Physiology
Animal Genetics
Experimental Embryology
Animal Biotechnology
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the
University of Maryland is ideal for students looking to combine an
interest in biotechnology with animal science.
The Department
of Animal and Avian Sciences provides an animal
biotechnology option which will prepare you for a professional career,
as well as for work on a graduate or professional degree.
Student Services:
- College scholarships for incoming freshmen.
- Mandatory advising and mentoring by a faculty member who is experienced
in your field of interest.
- Opportunities for leadership roles and for social and professional
interaction through student organizations
- Close proximity and collaborative ties with the new Animal Biotechnology
Facility in Beltsville, MD. Provides educational
and research opportunities for students.
- Many internship opportunities at the College of Veterinary Medicine,
College Park, the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
and the National Institutes of Health, just to name a few.
Discover
the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences
For additional information on Applications,
contact Elizabeth Weiss
0112 Symons Hall, Phone: 301-314-7222, E-mail: eweiss@deans.umd.edu
For
additional information on curricula, contact Libby Dufour
1415A
Animal SciencesCenter, Phone: 301-405-1373, E-mail: libbyd@umd.edu
