Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Emphasis BS

Bachelor of Science

The BS degree prepares individuals to pursue advanced degrees for careers in teaching or research. Students may major in agriculture, animal science, horticulture or landscape design with a minor to complement their intended purpose.

BS: Animal Science - 40

Cognate Requirements - 18

• BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4
• BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4
• CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
• CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4

Recommended Pre-Veterinary Courses

Courses may vary depending on entrance requirements of the veterinary college of choice.

• BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
• CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
• CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
• MATH 166 - College Algebra for Business Credits: 3
• MATH 167 - Precalculus Trigonometry Credits: 1

• Or MATH 168 - Precalculus  Credits: 4

• PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
• PHYS 142 - General Physics II Credits: 4

General Education Program

Students must take all courses designated in the BA/BS Degree Requirements  of the General Education Program.