Faculty, facilities make Texas Tech a premier ag school
There is no better time to be a student at Texas Tech University, especially in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences. Enrollment is rising, research is booming, and student success is at an all-time high. The Meat Science and Muscle Biology Program is within the animal and food sciences department, and its mission is to strive for honor in the pursuit of excellence and enhance the quality of life through innovative teaching, research and public service in meat and food sciences.
With degree options for undergraduates in emphasis areas such as meat science, meat science business, animal business, animal production, pre-veterinary, food safety, food security, and food science, students are sure to find a program that fits their interests and career goals. Additionally, there are advanced degrees available in the areas of animal science, food science and meat science for graduate students, as well as, an animal science doctoral degree. Facilities such as the Gordon W. Davis Meat Laboratory and New Deal Research Farm, coupled with state of the art laboratories, give students the opportunity to experience numerous aspects of the industry first hand. Students also have the option to develop important skills through competitive judging, academic teams and undergraduate research projects.