Studying animal husbandry may include life sciences such as biology, genetics, botany, and more in relation to livestock breeding and care. Students who choose this program may go on to earn higher degrees or seek careers at a zoo, farm, or laboratory setting.

A bachelor’s degree is a four-year undergraduate degree and is the standard for higher education throughout most of the world. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned at state universities, at private universities, at community colleges and via online universities.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.