2021-2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology, B.S., Veterinary Bioscience Concentration
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| Degree Awarded: |
Total Credit Hours: |
| Bachelor of Science |
120 |
| Career Opportunities: |
| Entry into veterinary professional school (for Dr. of Veterinary Medicine) or graduate school (M.S. or Ph.D.), veterinary assistant, animal care, federal and state government laboratories and agencies, forensic laboratories, and zoological parks. |
| Note(s): |
• A grade of “C” or better is required in all MATH and BIOL courses applicable to the degree.
• A minimum of 45 hours of 300 and 400 level courses must be taken to meet graduation requirements.
• Requirements vary by Veterinary School. Students must contact their Veterinary School of choice to verify prerequisite requirements.
1 Students not qualified for MATH 143 must take MATH 109 and MATH 110 before advancing to MATH 250 . Qualified students should take MATH 270 in lieu of MATH 250 .
2 Students must complete one of the following courses which place an emphasis on writing: BIOL 307 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 321 , BIOL 337 , BIOL 345 , BIOL 360 , BIOL 370 , BIOL 407G , BIOL 409G , BIOL 412G , BIOL 424G , BIOL 435 , BIOL 440G , BIOL 441G , BIOL 445G , BIOL 471G , or BIOL 485G . This course can be used to satisfy other curriculum requirements, as appropriate.
Students must complete one of the following courses that place an emphasis on quantitative training in Biology: BIOL 307 , BIOL 360 , BIOL 401G , BIOL 405G , BIOL 407G , BIOL 409G , BIOL 412G , BIOL 414G , BIOL 416G , BIOL 424G , BIOL 426G , BIOL 427G , BIOL 440G , BIOL 441G , BIOL 443G , BIOL 446G , or BIOL 458G . This course can be used to satisfy other curriculum requirements, as appropriate. Other courses, including advanced Math and Statistics courses, can be used to fulfill this requirement with the approval of the department head.
3 Recommended electives for students interested in veterinary school |
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