Agriculture and Life Sciences

Research
We deliver vital industry and scientific impacts for Texas and beyond.

Degrees
15 departments let students follow their passions and learn crucial skills.

Admissions
Our students lead the way in agriculture and life sciences. Join us!
Beyond the field, lab or classroom
Our students learn in-demand skills and prepare to become the next generation of leaders in the sciences, agriculture, business and more.


Research that improves lives
Our scientists are making medical discoveries to treat chronic conditions like Alzheimer’s, AIDS, cancer, diabetes and other diseases.

Training future forest resource professionals
Points in the development of Jordan Herrin’s career as a forester detail the path he chose. The path began as a forest resource student within the Texas A&M Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Planning like the pros
Employment in hospitality is projected to grow 18% per year over the next decade—the fastest among all sectors. Our professional event management certificate, offered by the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, gives students the training and competitive edge they’ll need.

Turning up the heat on Texas barbecue
Restaurant owner and pitmaster Bryan Bracewell ’98 is putting his food science and technology degree to the fire and turning up the heat on the Texas Barbecue scene. Bracewell says his degree, combined with his experience on the Animal Science meat judging team and as a student worker in the Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center, all translated into better products for the family business.