Pre-Vet/Graduate Introduction
If you want to be a veterinarian, animal science with an emphasis in pre-vet/graduate is the place to start. While similar to other animal science majors, the pre-vet/graduate emphasis takes more courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. These courses prepare you for veterinary school after graduation.
With a pre-vet/graduate emphasis, you’ll dive into:
- Animal Nutrition
- Organic Chemistry
- Animal Anatomy
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
- Animal Physiology
Highlighted Courses
If you are interested in Animal Science, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
Graduate Career-Ready
Graduates with a degree in Animal Science Pre-Vet have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
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