The Animal and Marine Science Program prepares students for work and/or college in the fields of Animal and Marine Science. NCAHS courses are clustered into concentrations so that each student has the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to work and/or continue their studies in a specific field.
The following concentrations within Animal and Marine Science are available:
Canine Science
Equine Science
Farm and Livestock Management
Marine Science
Research Animal Technology
Veterinary Science
The Animal and Marine Science concentrations provide students with hands on experience working with a diverse range species. The following is a list of just some of the animals you will work with:
Marine & saltwater fish
Rabbits, guinea pigs, degus, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, chinchillas, ferrets
Zebrafish
Snakes, lizards, frogs
Horses, sheep, cows, pigs, goats
Various species of birds in the aviary
Retail
Farm Labor and Service
Animal Caretaker
Groomer
Fisherman
Veterinarian Assistant
Veterinarian Technician
Research Laboratory Technician and Assistant
Dairy and meat service technician
Quality Control and Processing Food Inspector
Sales Representative and Product Representative
Meat Inspector
Agricultural Journalist
Horse feed Development
Farm Management Consultant
Aquarist
Animal trainer
Farrier
SCUBA instructor
Oceanographer
Boat captain
Animal massage therapist
Veterinarian
Biotechnology
Teaching and Education
Animal Geneticist
Research Laboratory
Science writer and illustrator
Breed Management
Livestock Investment Firms
Animal Nutritionist
Farm Management and Ownership
Government Inspection and Regulatory Agencies
Humane Animal Care
Pet Store Management and Ownership
Marine Biologist/Scientist
Aquaculture facility manager
Ship master
Animal chiropractor
OHSA 10
Animal and Marine Science majors learn a variety of skills for college and careers. Among the skills taught and learned are…
Establish and maintain a healthy work environment
Develop effective management practices and organizational skills
Develop a commitment to professional standards
Ability to work effectively across disciplines as part of a team within the Animal and Marine Science industries.
Knowledge of animal and marine anatomy & physiology, breeding, genetics, and livestock production
Knowledge of animal behaviors, growth, and nutrition
Hands on Skills
Animal restraint
Animal husbandry
Dog grooming
Obedience & showmanship
Drug calculations, dosing & routes of administration
Tacking & horse grooming
Aquarium maintenance!
Shop safety & PPE
Some of the Animal Science Program Partners:
Children's Hospital
Charles River Laboratories
New England Aquarium
GOFI (Golden Opportunities for Independent Living)
Meat Works
Harvard University
Southwick Zoo
University of Rhode Island
AstraZeneca
Massachusetts Society for Medical Research
Boston to Children's Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Comprehensive Medicine
Capt. John Boats
Blue Stream Aquaculture
Capron Park Zoo
Mystic Aquarium
Arnold Arboretum
Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Comparative Medicine
Milton CAT
New England Wildlife Center, Weymouth