Animal science includes programs on biology and management of food, laboratory and companion animal species. Students may develop an understanding of animal biology and discover ways to address local and global issues facing animal industries. This is a great field of study for those interested in animal management.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.