Prospective Students

Let Us Help You!

Thank you for your interest in the Animal & Range Sciences Department at MSU!
Choosing a major can be challenging. Take a look at this page that describes our 2 majors, and links your interests with a major and possible career opportunities.

Course requirements for our 2 Bachelor of Science degrees:

• Animal Science
• Natural Resources & Rangeland Ecology

We also offer the Sustainable Livestock Production Option of the interdisciplinary degree Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems.

Undergraduate Course Descriptions

Our department offers undergraduate courses in the following areas:

• Animal Science  (ANSC)
• Equine Horsemanship  (EQUH)
• Equine Science  (EQUS)
• Natural Resources Science & Management  (NRSM)
• Fish & Wildlife Science & Management  (WILD)

For More Information About Our Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs contact

Denise Thompson

Animal & Range Sciences

deniset@montana.edu

Montana State University 
P.O. Box 172900 
Bozeman, MT 59717-2900 
(406) 994-5582 

Worried About Expenses?

If you are motivated but a college education seems beyond your means, College of Agriculture scholarships are available, more than any other MSU-Bozeman college. Applications are due February 1. For more Information contact:

• MSU's Scholarship Information Webpage
• College of Agriculture Scholarship Webpage

Establishing Montana Residency

• Montana Residency Policy Instructions

Our Facilities

• Classroom and Livestock Facilities
• Map to Pavilion and Bozeman Agricultural Research & Teaching (BART) Farm

Student Clubs & Activities

There are a wide variety of clubs and organizations available for students in Animal & Range Sciences. To find out more information about them see:

• Animal & Range Science Clubs & Activities

Horse Boarding

MSU provides limited boarding. Contact Amy Perry at 406-994-3788 or amy.perry@montana.edu. There are many horse boarding facilities in and around Bozeman. A partial list of area boarding facilities can be found here:

• Gallatin Valley Horse Boarding

Seeing is Believing

There is no substitute for a personal visit -- seeing is believing. So, please visit us. Many students find it very beneficial to walk the campus, explore the library, sit in on classes, visit the residence halls, and tour the department. While on campus, you can meet with an admissions counselor to gain more information about enrollment, scholarships, career choices, etc. You can meet with us to learn more about our department and visit with our students, faculty, and staff. Please call 406-994-5582 to set up an appointment.