Animal & Veterinary Science: Science/Pre-Veterinary

Your first steps toward a career as a veterinarian.

This program is designed to prepare you for a future in veterinary health and fulfills the undergraduate academic requirements for admission into a doctor of veterinary medicine (D.V.M.) program.

As a pre-vet student, you will immerse yourself in the study of animal sciences, with courses in reproduction, nutrition, growth and health. With hands-on experiences in the on-campus labs and animal centers, you will learn to identify illnesses in animals and understand courses of treatment.

Degree Fit

This program could be a good fit if you:

Enjoy biology and other sciences
Like to work with animals
Interested in medicine and the well-being of animals
Are involved in 4-H or other agriculture-related activities
Are a good problem solver

Career Outcomes

With this degree, you could become a/an:

Veterinarian (with additional education)
Veterinary technician
Research support scientist
Animal keeper
Sales representative

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