What Can I Do With a Major In Animal Biosciences?

UGA Specific Information for Animal Biosciences

Make animal biology come alive by learning genetics, reproduction, nutrition, regenerative medicine, and management. The Animal Biosciences curriculum is designed to provide in-depth technical and applied instruction in the biological, physiological, health, management, and production of companion and food animals. Course selection can be tailored to a type of animal or students can take classes that cover a broad selection of animals. With this option, you’ll get lots of hands-on experience with horses, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, and pigs. This major allows for ample opportunity to research and study animals through the lens of ecology. The merging of science and application will prepare you for going on to graduate or professional programs. This major covers a broad variety of topics that prepare students for careers in both animal and human health fields and professional school, including all courses required for entry into the College of Veterinary Medicine. Hands-on work experience with beef, horse, sheep, goat, and swine is available to students via internships or part-time jobs. 

Campus Resources

Additional Career Research Resources

  • O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

  • My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

  • Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

  • Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

  • Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

  • UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

  • Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

  • Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

  • Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 

Employment Websites

General

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  

  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 

  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 

  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

Major-Specific 

Professional Associations/Resources

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well. 

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