College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Department of Animal Sciences

A degree in animal sciences is one of the most popular options for students who love biology and life sciences. Jobs in animal sciences – A&T's leading STEM program -- are plentiful, and our graduates are always eagerly recruited by employers.

In the Department of Animal Sciences, you will find a culture that encourages and promotes critical thinking and creative investigation that will prepare you for lifelong learning in a rewarding, professional career.

Consistent with the institution’s land-grant mission of teaching, research and outreach, highly qualified and enthusiastic faculty and staff provide first-class advising and instruction, guiding students through the Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science Animal Science - Industry and Laboratory Animal Science. The Department of Animal Sciences also offers a Master of Science degree in Agricultural and Environmental Systems (Integrated Animal Health Systems)

Students enjoy personalized attention and hands-on experience in real-world settings. Summer internships, participation on faculty research projects, and opportunities for leadership roles in organizations are part of the student experience. If your interests include studying abroad, we will guide you toward student-exchange programs with international institutions of high acclaim. Undergraduates in animal sciences are also encouraged to apply for the Undergraduate Research Scholars Program.

Our motto is, “Students first.” Your success is our “Aggie Pride!” Please ask us more about what a degree in animal sciences can do for you.

Student Leaders Share Their "Why"

Points of Pride

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND ENTHUSIASTIC FACULTY and staff provide first-class advising and instruction, guiding students through bachelor of science degrees in animal science, animal science-industry and laboratory animal science.

#2

Producer of African Americans pursuing D.V.M. degrees in the U.S.

$6.3M

In grant funding (2022-2024)

496

Students enrolled in Fall 2025 (up from 271 in 2014)

12

Animal species located at University Farm and Webb Hall

View Comprehensive Impact Data for Animal Sciences
  • Academic Mission: Faculty and staff provide instruction for Bachelor of Science degrees in animal science, animal science-industry, and laboratory animal science.
  • Student Experience: Hands-on experience with animals starts from the first year.
  • National Ranking: The CAES produces the second highest number of African Americans who go on to pursue the D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) in the United States (Source: Diverse Issues in Higher Education).
  • Species Diversity: 12 animal species are located at the University Farm and Webb Hall.
  • Degree Programs:
    • 3 Bachelor of Science Degrees: Laboratory Animal Science, Animal Science, and Animal Science with a concentration in the animal industry.
    • 1 Master of Science Degree: Agricultural and Environmental Systems with a concentration in integrated animal health systems.
    • 1 Doctor of Philosophy: Agriculture and Environmental Sciences concentration in sustainable animal production and health.
  • Research: 9 research labs engage students in cutting-edge research.
  • Financial Impact: $6.3 Million in grant funding awarded between 2022-2024.
  • Enrollment Growth: Significant growth in student population from 271 students in Fall 2014 to 496 students in Fall 2025.

Contact

Uchenna Anele. PhD
Professor and Chair Department of Animal Sciences
Room 101 B.C. Webb Hall
North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC 27411
336-285-4776
uyanele@ncat.edu