Advancing Animal Health. Improving Lives.
Animal science is about understanding animals, improving their health and wellbeing, and strengthening the systems that connect animals, people and agriculture. At Cal Poly, you’ll put that science into practice from day one — working with animals, conducting research and gaining real-world experience alongside faculty and industry professionals.
Hands-On Learning Labs
Learn Where Animal Science Happens
Your classroom extends across working ranches, animal units, veterinary facilities, research laboratories and food-processing centers. From caring for animals to exploring biotechnology and creating finished products, you’ll use industry tools and facilities to put animal science into practice.
Beyond the Classroom
Your education extends beyond the classroom. Build community through clubs and teams, explore your interests through research, and help create an inclusive environment where diverse experiences and perspectives enrich how we learn, work and grow together.
Clubs and Opportunities
Build Your Community
Your Cal Poly experience extends beyond academics. Through student clubs, competition teams and professional societies, you’ll find your people, build friendships and industry connections, and develop leadership skills while creating, competing and solving problems together.
Research and Innovation
Turn Curiosity Into Discovery
Take an active role in research spanning animal biology, health, nutrition, behavior, genetics, biotechnology and production. Work alongside faculty to test ideas, build research skills and contribute new knowledge to the animal sciences.
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
Supporting a Culture Where Everyone Can Thrive
As a campus and as a college, we are committed to embracing and cultivating a culture where belonging, respect and opportunity is a central focus for every student, staff and faculty member.
