College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources

About

The College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources offers a wide variety of course work designed to equip students with the skills, insights and experiences they need to shape the future of agriculture, life sciences, and natural resources. Through hands-on learning, world-class research opportunities, and connections with industry leaders, our students gain a competitive edge in their fields.

Laboratory work and other experiential learning opportunities are stressed in all programs. Students benefit from opportunities for field work, undergraduate research, internships, and study abroad. Students have access to world-class facilities including research laboratories, experiment stations, extension centers, meat processing rooms, livestock and crop farms, and greenhouses.

In addition to the academic departments, the college includes the Agricultural Experiment Station and the UW Extension. Materials and techniques resulting from this effective triple combination benefit students in the never-ending search for problem-solving information. The close relationship between teachers, researchers, and extension educators creates a learning atmosphere that encourages the development of the finest students.

Special Requirements and Information

Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Science

• Agricultural Business, B.S.  
  • Agribusiness Management Option  
  • Farm and Ranch Management Option  
  • Livestock Business Management Option  
• Agricultural Communications, B.S.  
• Animal and Veterinary Science, B.S.  
  • Concentration in Animal Biosciences  
  • Concentration in Equine Science  
  • Concentration in Food Animal Industries  
  • Concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine  
• Biology, B.S.  
  • Concentration in Biology, Ecology and Evolution  
• Botany, B.S.  
• Design, Merchandising and Textiles, B.S.  
  • Design, Merchandising and Textiles, B.S.  
  • Concentration in Interior Design  
  • Concentration in Merchandising  
• Human Development and Family Sciences, B.S.  
  • Concentration in Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Certification  
  • Concentration in Professional Child Development  
• Human Nutrition and Food, B.S.  
  •  Dietetics Pathway  
• Microbiology, B.S.  
• Molecular Biology, B.S.  .
• Physiology, B.S.  
• Plant Production and Protection, B.S.  
• Ranch Management & Agricultural Leadership, B.S  
• Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, B.S.  
• Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management, B.S.  
• Zoology, B.S.  

Minors options:

Graduate Degrees

Master of Sciences

• Agricultural and Applied Economics, M.S.  
• Animal and Veterinary Science, M.S.  
• Botany, M.S.  
• Entomology, M.S.  
• Family and Consumer Sciences, M.S.  
  • Design, Merchandising and Textiles
  • Human Development and Family Sciences (online)
  • Human Nutrition and Food   
• Food Science and Human Nutrition, M.S. (interdisciplinary)  
• Molecular Biology, M.S.  
• Nutrition and Dietetics, M.S  .
• Plant Sciences, M.S.  
• Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, M.S.  
• Soil Science, M.S.  
• Zoology and Physiology, M.S.  

Graduate Minors options:

• Insect Biology/Entomology  

Doctor of Philosophy

• Animal and Veterinary Science, Ph.D.  
• Entomology, Ph.D.  .
• Molecular Biology, Ph.D.  
• Plant Sciences, Ph.D.  
• Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, Ph.D.  
• Soil Science, Ph.D.  
• Zoology and Physiology, Ph.D.  

Graduate Certificate Programs

• Reclamation/Restoration Ecology, Certificate  

Advising

To help plan a program of study, an academic advisor in the College of Agriculture, Life Science, and Natural Resources Advising Center is assigned to each student. Students who are undecided about a major are advised in the UW Advising, Career, and Exploratory Studies office (222 Knight Hall).

Students should consult regularly with their academic advisor not only for course scheduling but also to discuss educational and career goals. Faculty and professional advisors can connect students to the many college and university resources to assist undergraduate study. Instructors are also willing to discuss concerns students may have regarding specific courses.

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