Program overview
Animal science is essentially about how to scientifically raise animals to improve yield and quality. At the graduate level, you'll delve into animal genetics, breeding and reproduction, animal nutrition and feed science, and animal production and health management. Core courses include animal genetics, molecular breeding, feed analysis, reproductive technology, and ranch management. Lab sessions cover hands-on work like gene testing, embryo transfer, and feed formulation design. Chinese universities offer strong practical resources in this field—for example, China Agricultural University and Nanjing Agricultural University have large experimental farms and national germplasm banks, allowing direct participation in breeding projects for dairy cows, pigs, poultry, and other economic animals. This major suits students who love animals, are interested in biotechnology, and don't mind working on farms. If you're passionate about solving global food issues and improving animal welfare, this program will be highly rewarding.