Reasons to consider a major in Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine:

• You are interested in pursuing a veterinary medical career.
• You are interested in furthering your education in animal or science related areas through graduate school.

                    

Core courses for all Animal Science majors (13 credit hours):

ANSC 131	Introduction to Animal Science (3 cr)    OR
EQST 101	Introduction to Equine Science (3 cr)
ANSC 231	Principles of Food Animal Nutrition (3 cr)    OR
EQST 201	Principles of Equine Nutrition (3 cr)
ANSC 232	Physiology of Reproduction and Growth (3 cr)    OR
EQST 202	Physiology of Equine Reproduction and Growth (3 cr)
ANSC 310	Principles of Breeding and Genetics (3 cr)    OR
BIOL 310	Human Genetics (3 cr)
ANSC 499	Senior Seminar in Animal Science (1 cr)

Required courses for Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine majors include (20 credit hours):

CHEM 130/130L	General Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 131/131L	General Chemistry II (4 cr)
CHEM 310/310L	Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 311/311L	Organic Chemistry II (4 cr)
CHEM 325/325L	Basic Organic & Biochemistry (4 cr)

Additional coursework needed:

• Animal Production courses - students are required to take 1 of 5 courses for 2 credit hours.
• Animal Science electives - students are required to take 15 credit hours with 9 credits being 300 level or higher
• Recommended/required courses for admission to veterinary school

For more information, please visit Pre-Veterinary Medicine.