The University of Delaware (UD or Delaware) is a private research university located in Newark, Delaware. Founded in 1743, UD is the oldest university in Delaware and the 14th oldest university in the United States. UD is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UD is also a sea-grant, space-grant, and land-grant university.
The University of Delaware's Department of Animal Science in Newark, part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, offers comprehensive programs rooted in the university's land-grant tradition. This approach emphasizes practical, hands-on learning and research relevant to animal agriculture and related fields. Students gain a strong foundation in biological and agricultural sciences, exploring areas from traditional livestock and companion animals to exotic species and pre-veterinary studies. Leveraging extensive on-campus farm facilities and specialized labs, the department provides diverse educational opportunities, including undergraduate concentrations and graduate MS and PhD degrees focusing on advanced research in areas like nutrition, physiology, genetics, and animal health. Graduates are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in veterinary medicine, conservation, research, agriculture, and animal care industries.
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