Montana State University's Department of Animal Science in Bozeman, MT, offers comprehensive programs centered on animal agriculture and rangeland ecology. Located within the College of Agriculture, the department equips students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful careers across diverse animal-related industries. Drawing on Montana's rich agricultural heritage, it combines hands-on learning with research in areas like animal breeding, nutrition, physiology, and sustainable range management. Students gain experience through state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, preparing them for roles in livestock production, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, and conservation, supporting the region's vital agricultural sector.
View Animal ScienceMontana State University (MSU) is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana. It is the state's largest university and offers baccalaureate degrees in 60 fields, master's degrees in 68 fields, and doctoral degrees in 35 fields through its nine colleges. More than 16,700 students attended MSU in the fall 2019, taught by 796 full-time and 547 part-time faculty. MSU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity" and had research expenditures of $129.6 million in 2017.