Diploma in Animal Science is designed to produce competent mid-level agriculture technicians capable of performing job roles required in public and private sectors of agriculture and community development works in Nepal. The program provides knowledge, skills, attitudes, beliefs, and values related to Animal Science, focusing on animal health, husbandry production, management systems, marketing, and enterprise development. The curriculum follows a “must know, must do” approach with detailed subject content to ensure practical competency and employability. A six- months internship in the third year enables students to gain workplace-based learning experience and apply their skills in real-world settings.

The program is structured over three years: the first year focuses on foundational and basic disciplinary subjects of Animal Science; the second year emphasizes core disciplinary subjects, particularly animal health and husbandry production and management systems; and the third year concentrates on marketing and enterprise development along with internship placement.

Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded the degree Diploma in Animal Science. Graduates will be eligible for positions equivalent to Non-Gazetted 1st Class (Technical) in the agriculture sector as prescribed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal. They may work as agriculture technicians in government and non-government organizations, livestock farms, veterinary service centers, cooperatives, and agri-based enterprises. Academically, graduates are also eligible to pursue higher education in bachelor-level programs related to Agriculture and Animal Science as per prevailing rules.