This program will provide you with a foundation of basic science and animal biology and then build your knowledge in the areas of business, food/meat processing, livestock management, technology, evaluation, quality assurance and food safety. The animal products option will prepare you for a career in the food industry and coursework is centered on the wholesomeness and safety of animal products. The production management option will prepare you for a career in animal husbandry, including the breeding, feeding, care and welfare of animals.

For Kansas residents: 1. Complete the Kansas pre-college curriculum with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, AND 2. Achieve an ACT composite score of 21, or an SAT score of 1060 or above, (If the test was taken prior to March 2016, must have a minimum combined SAT-I score of 980), or rank in the top one-third of their high schools' graduating class, AND 3. Achieve a 2.0 GPA on all attempted college work. Non-residents from accredited schools: 1. Complete the Kansas pre-college curriculum with at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, AND 2. Achieve an ACT composite score of 21, or an SAT score of 1060 or above, (If the test was taken prior to March 2016, must have a minimum combined SAT-I score of 980), or rank in the top one-third of their high schools' graduating class, AND 3. Achieve a 2.0 GPA on all attempted college work. International students: Specific program requirements. Score a 21 composite on the ACT (980 SAT CR+M) OR Complete pre-college course work with a 2.5 or higher GPA International undergraduate students may be admitted to Kansas State University based on academic credentials with no proof of English proficiency (no TOEFL or other standardized test scores). If students choose to be admitted without proof of English proficiency, they will be required to take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) upon their arrival on campus.