Veterinary Degrees Online

Veterinary Molecular Biology (VMB) uniquely combines expertise in the study of pathogen biology, host defense, cell biology and use of small and large animal models. Three areas broadly encompass the scope of VMB research:
Molecular and genetic studies of animal and pathogen biology.
Understanding molecular pathways of communication between pathogen and host.
Regulation of host immune responses in human and animal diseases.

Funding of research in the Department of VMB comes from diverse sources such as the National Institutes of Health, US Dept of Agriculture, National Science Foundation and the Montana Agricultural Experimental Station among others. Several large grants were awarded to the department in 2004 including a $10.1 million COBRE grant from the NIH, $10.5 million from NIH to study innate immunity, and a $2 million grant from the Department of Defense for adjuvant discovery.

The Department of VMB sponsors undergraduate programs in Biotechnology and Pre-Veterinary training and Masters and Ph.D. programs that emphasize training in cell biology, genetics, immunology, and infectious disease. Weekly seminars are offered by the department and the Nelson seminar series brings many accomplished scientists to Montana State University.

VMB is housed in the new Molecular Biosciences building. Instrumentation suites house equipment for DNA sequencing, genome analysis, flow cytometry and FACS, and epifluorescent or confocal microscopy. The Department has facilities for small animal experimentation and manages facilities for large animal work housed on 20 acres adjacent to the main building. With 21 tenure and research faculty, 66 professional staff, and 40 graduate and undergraduate students involved in independent research, VMB is a dynamic research and teaching environment with state-of-the-art facilities for cell biology, genomics, immunology, and microbiology.

For admission purposes, freshmen are those who have completed high school or its equivalent and have never attended a college or university, or after completion of high school or its equivalent, have attempted fewer than 12 quarter or semester college-level credits at another regionally accredited college or university. Student who have earned college-level course credit, AP or IB credits while still in high school are also considered incoming freshmen.
Academic Eligibility (In- and Out-of-State Students)

Admission requirements are as follows for both in-state and out-of-state freshmen:

Graduation from a Regional accredited high school or accredited by the State Department of Education or passing a General Educational Development (GED) exam. (GED scores are required of graduates from non-accredited high schools and from those who did not complete high school.)

To be admitted, prospective freshman must have one of the following:
A 2.5 cumulative grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) OR
ACT Enhanced Composite score of 22 OR
SAT combined critical reading/mathematics/writing score of 1540 (1030 if taken before March 2005) OR
rank in the upper half of the graduating class

Math scores of 18 on ACT or 440 on SAT, or four years of rigorous high school Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry & a course beyond Algebra II,) and three years of science courses with grades of C or better in all courses, or AP math scores of 3 or above on Calculus or Statistics.

Effective 2008 Fall semester minimum Writing Proficiency scores of a 17 on the Combined English/Writing section of the Optional Writing Test or a 6 on the Writing Subscore of the ACT; or a 420 on the Writing Section or a 6 on the Essay of the SAT; or score of a 3 on the Montana University System Writing Assessment; or AP score of 3 or above on the English Language of English Literature Exam.

Effective 2009 Fall semester minimum Writing Proficiency scores of a 18 on the Combined English/Writing section of the Optional Writing Test or a 7 on the Writing Subscore of the ACT; or a 440 on the Writing Section or a 7 on the Essay of the SAT; or score of a 3.5 on the Montana University System Writing Assessment; or AP score of 3 or above on the English Language of English Literature Exam.

If you plan to take the ACT, be sure to sign up for the optional writing section.

Successful completion of a College Preparatory Curriculum:

Four years of English: Courses should emphasize the development of written and oral communication skills and literature.

Three years of Mathematics: Courses should include algebra I, geometry, and algebra II (or the sequential content equivalent of these courses). Students are encouraged to take a math course in their senior year.

Three years of Social Studies: Courses should include global studies (such as world history or world geography); American history; and government, economics, Indian history, psychology, sociology, or other third-year courses.

Two years of Laboratory Science: One year must be earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics, and the other year can be one of the above sciences or another approved college preparatory science.

Two years chosen from the following: foreign language (preferably two years); computer science; visual and performing arts; or approved vocational education unit

In- and out-of-state applicants who have not completed the numeric admission requirements or the college preparatory requirements stated above may be considered for an admission exemption. The Office of Admissions will determine the status of such applicants.

Due to the limited number of admission exemptions available, priority consideration will be given to those who apply prior to March 1 for the Fall Semester. Students applying after that date may be unable to attend the Fall Semester but may be considered for the following term.

Out-of-state applicants who have not completed the college preparatory requirements stated in #5 above may satisfy the requirements by providing evidence that they have:
Completed a similar college preparatory program required in their home state. Evidence of this completion must be certified by the high school.

or
Met two of the three numeric admission requirements stated above.

Information about these alternative methods for meeting academic requirements for Montana State University can be obtained by contacting The Office of Admissions , 406-994-6617.

The following categories of students are exempt from most of the admissions requirements:
Non-traditional age students (students who graduated from high school three or more years ago)
Non-degree undergraduate students

Students who do not meet all of the freshman admission requirements listed above are still encouraged to apply for admission and submit the necessary credentials. Montana State is allowed a finite number of exemptions to the stated requirements above and will examine each student’s credentials on a case by case basis for admissibility. Some students who do not meet the requirements above will be admitted regularly and can enroll full time. Others may be admitted as a full-time conditional student. Under this category, students may take up to 7 credits at Montana State University in Bozeman and up to an additional 7 credits from the College of Technology-Great Falls while on the Bozeman campus. Students who take a combination of at least 12 credits will qualify for federal financial aid as a full-time student. Once the student has earned 7 credits from MSU with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, he/she will be admitted as a regular full-time student.
College-level Courses, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate Credits Earned

Students who have earned college-level course credit from an accredited college or university should have an official transcript sent to Montana State University Admissions, 201 Strand Union Building (SUB), PO Box 172190, Bozeman, MT 59717-2190 after all courses have been completed.

Transfer credit will also be awarded for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations with a score of 3 or better and International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations with a score of 4 or better (HL only). Applicants should request their official scores be sent to the Admissions Office.

Transfer Equivalencies

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Freshman Students Denied Admission

Students interested in appealing the admission decision should refer to Appeal of Admission Decisions.
Application Procedure

Receipt of the following credentials in The Office of Admissions constitutes a complete application for admission.

Application form: The application form may be obtained from your Montana high school counselor or from The Office of Admissions , Montana State University, P.O. Box 172190, Bozeman, MT 59717-2190 (406-994-2452). Return the completed and signed application form to The Office of Admissions , Montana State University, P.O. Box 172180, Bozeman, MT 59717-2180 (406-994-6617). An online application form can be found at http://www.montana.edu/wwwcat/appopts.html.

$36 application fee (online application); $30 application fee (paper application): Checks should be made payable to Montana State University. The application fee will not be waived, deferred, or refunded. The fee must be paid before the application for admission will be processed.

Student Self-Report form: This form, required of all first-time, full-time applicants who have been out of high school less than three years, will be used to determine admission status prior to the receipt of the final high school transcript after graduation. Admission status will be determined from the high school courses taken, grade-point average (GPA), test scores, and class rank reported on the Student Self-Report form.

High school transcript: After graduation, a complete and official transcript must be sent directly from the high school to The Office of Admissions . Courses completed, GPA (on a 4.0 scale), rank in class, and date of graduation must be posted. Students who did not graduate must request an official transcript posting courses completed and date of withdrawal to be sent directly from the high school to The Office of Admissions .

GED report: When required, a complete official General Educational Development (GED) score report must be sent directly from the testing agency to The Office of Admissions .

ACT/SAT scores: Freshmen are required to take the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The results of the tests are used in determining admission status and in assisting with academic planning. Scores can be obtained by contacting American College Testing, P.O. Box 451, Iowa City, IA 52243, or SAT CEEB College Board, P.O. Box 592-A, Princeton, NJ 05840. Applicants who graduated three or more years prior to the semester in which they intend to enroll are not required to submit test results. Arrangements to take the ACT test may be made by contacting the MSU Testing Service, 406-994-6984.

College/university transcripts: Applicants who have attended another college or university must request that an official transcript be sent directly from each institution to The Office of Admissions .

Advanced Placement: Applicants who have completed an Advanced Placement Examination should request that the official scores be sent directly to The Office of Admissions . Grades of 3, 4, or 5 on an Advanced Placement Examination will be granted college credit (but no grade) for the appropriate courses. See this link: Advanced Placement Course Equivalencies
International Baccalaureate: Applicants who have completed an International Baccalaureate coursework should request that the official scores be sent directly to The Office of Admissions . Courses labeled as Higher Level with grades of 4 or higher will be granted college credit for equivalent coursework. See this link: International Baccalaureate Course Equivalencies

Requests to have credentials sent to Montana State University must be initiated by the applicant. Requests should be made in writing directly to the registrar at the former high school, college, university, or agency. Credentials must be sent directly from the school to The Office of Admissions . Credentials received from the student will not be accepted.

Application materials and fees will be retained for one year from the original applied term. To apply for a semester other than the one originally intended, The Office of Admissions must be notified as soon as possible.

Freshman Scholarships and Awards
MSU will be offering a LARGE number of scholarships and awards to new freshman who enter MSU in the fall of 2009. See the links below for details.

Non-Resident Freshman Achievement Awards
Up to $60,000 ($15,000 per year renewable) will be awarded to non-resident freshmen entering MSU in the fall of 2009. All non-resident achievement awards are renewable!

Resident Freshman University Scholarships
Up to $10,000 ($2,500 per year renewable) will be awarded to Montana freshmen entering MSU in the fall of 2009. Our expanded program for fall 2009 will provide more money to more Montana freshmen!

MSU Distinction Awards for new Freshmen entering in the fall of 2009
Montana State University will be offering a number of Distinction Awards to new freshmen who will enter MSU in the fall of 2009. To be considered, students must print, complete and mail the Distinction Scholarship Application to MSU Admissions, P.O. Box 172190 as soon as possible.

These awards will be targeted toward non residents who do not meet our regular Achievement Award parameters and to resident students who have not received University Scholarships. Leadership experience, activities, honors and financial need will be considered. These Distinction awards will not be available to those who are offered the Freshman University Scholarships or Achievement Awards. Award amounts will vary from $500 (one time) to $4,000 ($1,000 per year renewable). These awards will be applied toward tuition only.

Distinction Award winners will be notified by mail. Only winners will be notified.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Awards (for freshman only)
A limited number of Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Awards will be available to new freshmen for the 2009 academic year. Only legal residents of the following states may be considered for WUE Scholarships at Montana State University in Bozeman: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Fall 2009 Freshman WUE awards are determined on the basis of test score.
Your ACT
Test Score Your SAT
Test Score Amount You May Be Awarded

33 and higher 2140* and higher $60,000 Achievement Award ($15,000 per year renewable for 4 years) in lieu of WUE award

29 to 32 1920 to 2130* Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) AWARD (worth over $30,000 available to students from select western states**) §

28 1860 to 1910*
If you are from one of the WUE states** listed below and have a 28 composite ACT or 1860 to 1910 total SAT* you may be considered for WUE if spaces become available. Awards are limited. Apply early. §

* For Fall 2009, MSU Achievement Awards will be based upon ACT composite scores and/or total SAT scores (Math, Critical Reading and Writing).

§ Awards (WUE or Achievement Awards) at these levels may be adjusted in Architecture (Environmental Design) and Media Theatre Arts (Motion Picture/Video/Theatre and Photography) after the first year. See http://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships.shtml#sch for details.

The first 120 freshmen who apply for admission for the fall of 2009 and meet the parameters above will be offered this award which is worth more then $30,000 over a four year period. WUE award recipients will be billed at a tuition rate which is only 150% of the resident tuition. New freshmen may retain their WUE Award for up to four academic years (8 semesters) as long as they maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and are continuously enrolled as a full time WUE student with the exception of students in Architecture and MTA (see below).

Achievement Awards and WUE** in High-Demand Programs
Montana State University offers a number of programs for which student interest exceeds the capacity of the programs. These programs are Architecture (including Environmental Design) and Media and Theatre Arts (Motion Picture/Video/Theatre and Photography). The number of incoming students is not restricted, but because of our commitment to maintaining quality in these programs, we restrict the number of the majors after the first year using appropriate measures of student performance—called gates. The detailed requirements for each program are described in the course catalog for those majors.

WUE scholarships and achievement awards at the $5,000, $6,000, and $7,500 per year levels are not available to students once they have passed the academic gates in these high-demand majors. However, students who were receiving these higher level awards will still be eligible for the $4,000 per year achievement award.

** Participating States in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Transfer Scholarships and Awards
MSU will be offering a limited number of scholarships and awards to new transfer students who enter MSU in the fall of 2009. See the links below for details.

Non-Resident Transfer Achievement Award
Up to $15,000 will be awarded to new non-resident transfers entering MSU in the fall of 2009.

Resident Transfer University Scholarships
Up to $1,500 will be awarded to new resident transfers entering MSU in the fall of 2009.

Other Scholarship Programs

The Presidential Scholarships
The Presidential Scholarships are Montana State University’s most prestigious freshman awards, recognizing academic achievement as well as special personal qualities. Forty finalists will be interviewed on campus, and all finalists will be offered at least a renewable tuition waiver starting in the Fall of 2009, worth $20,000 for Montana residents, and $60,000 for non-residents. Up to twenty will be awarded the Presidential Scholarship, which includes a generous annual stipend along with the tuition waiver. Scholars who maintain the required academic standards may expect to have their awards renewed for four years. Presidential Scholars also receive admission to the Honors Program. A cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a composite score of 30 on the ACT or 2000 on the SAT (all 3 scores) are the expected norms for applicants. The Presidential Scholarship application deadline for fall 2009 awards is January 9, 2009.

Scholarships for Montana students awarded by the Montana University System
A number of scholarships are available to Montana residents and are awarded through the Montana University System. These awards include MUS Honor Scholarships, Honor Scholarship for National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists, and Community College Honor Scholarships. See this link for further details. http://www.mgslp.state.mt.us./index.php?module=content&section=3&subsection=13&page=37

College and Departmental New Freshman and Transfer Scholarships
Some academic colleges and departments at Montana State University offer scholarships that reward excellence based solely on academic achievement. If financial need is one of the criteria for a college or departmental scholarship, it will be necessary for students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to March 1, 2009. Contact the department you may be interested in for details.

Below, you’ll see links for some of the College/Deparmental scholarship opportunties available to new students.

Audition/Portfolio Review Scholarships
Some scholarship awards are available through music and theatre auditions, art and photography portfolio review, and screening of videotapes and films. For specific details in these areas, contact the department directly: Music: (406) 994-3561; Media and Theater Arts (406) 994-2484; School of Art (406) 994-4501.

National Merit Scholarships
Students enter annual competition for Merit Scholarships as juniors by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). In September of the participant’s senior year, approximately 15,000 are named Merit Program Semifinalists. Only Semifinalists continue in the competition, and they must qualify as Finalists in order to be considered for Merit Scholarships. To be a Finalist, each Semifinalist must meet a number of additional requirements that include being fully endorsed and recommended for Merit Scholarships consideration by the high school principal, submitting SAT scores that confirm their earlier PSAT/NMSQT scores, providing evidence of very high academic performance throughout secondary school, and giving information about their activities and accomplishments outside the classroom. College-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients are chosen by officials of the sponsor college from among Finalists who report to National Merit Scholarship Corporation that the institution is their first choice. Winners selected by the college must have applied to that institution and be considered admissible by college officials. College-sponsored scholarships are not transferable. Montana State University in Bozeman is proud to sponsor Merit Scholarships each year. Students are eligible for a minimum of $750/year and up to a maximum of $2,000/year depending on financial need. College-sponsored Merit Scholarships require full-time attendance and are renewable for up to four years of under graduate study. Contact your high school counselor for more information.

Native American Scholarships
Both need-based and academic scholarships are awarded to qualified Native American students. For need-based scholarships, applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit it to the processing center prior to March 1, 2009. For academic scholarships (not need-based) applicants should contact the Center for Native American Studies, P.O. Box 172340, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717- 2340, (406) 994-3881.

Montana Indian Tuition Waiver
The Montana Indian Tuition Waiver is available to Montana residents who are at least one-fourth (1/4) enrolled with a federally recognized tribe and demonstrate financial need. For more information contact the MSU Office of Financial Aid at (406) 994-2845. Other funding opportunities for Native Americans can be found in the Native American College Funding Guide and the Higher Education Scholarship Opportunities for Native Americans brochure (pdf).

Native American Non-Resident Tribal Homelands Scholarship Program
Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana announces a new “Tribal Homelands” Program that will allow a limited number of eligible Native American Students to qualify for a waiver of approximately $10,000 per year. THSP is open to eligible non-resident Native American new freshmen and transfer students who are interested in attending MSU in the Fall of 2009 and whose tribal affiliation once called the Montana area their “Homelands.” For further information see our Tribal Homelands Scholarship worksheet or contact Tyler Cegler – MSU Minority Representative; tyler.cegler@montana.edu; 1-888-MSU-CATS, direct 406-994-1983.

Athletic Scholarships
In addition to the University Admissions Standards, athletes must meet NCAA Big Sky requirements and MSU requirements for athletic financial assistance. Contact Intercollegiate Athletics, P.O. Box 173380, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-3380, (406) 994- 4221 for information about athletic opportunities.

Armed Forces Scholarships
ROTC Scholarships are available for both incoming high school students and current university students that have a need for a scholarship to complete their undergraduate degree or master’s degree. Scholarships range from full 4 year scholarships down to 2 year scholarships, and guarantee a career in an exciting and cutting edge profession. All scholarships pay for full tuition and mandatory fees, for both resident and non-resident students, a yearly book allowance and a tax-free monthly stipend to defray the cost of living. Students must meet basic eligibility requirements. For further information, contact the MSU Army ROTC Department at armyrotc@montana.edu or (phone 406-994-5476) or the MSU Air Force ROTC Department at afrotc@montana.edu (phone 406-994-4022).

MSU Distinction Awards for new non resident Veterans entering in the fall of 2009
Montana State University will be offering a limited number of Veterans Distinction Awards to new non-resident Veteran students who will enter MSU in the fall of 2009. To be considered, students must print, complete and mail the Veterans Distinction Scholarship Application to MSU Admissions, P.O. Box 172190 by August 1 , 2009.

Veterans selected for this award must complete the application process and meet eligibility requirements for Chapter 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bill). Award amounts will vary from $500 (one time) to $4,000 ($1,000 per year renewable). These awards will be applied toward tuition only.

Veteran’s Distinction Award winners will be notified by mail no later than August 1, 2009. Only winners will be notified.

Spring or Summer Semester Scholarships for New Students
Freshman scholarships are automatically awarded to new students applying for fall term admission based on their SAT/ACT scores. Test scores must be received by the applicable cut-off dates which are determined based on the availability of funds. Students applying for spring or summer admission can also receive a freshman scholarship, but it is not automatic. Students in this situation must contact the Scholarship staff within Financial Aid Services for scholarship consideration.

Please note that if a student is delaying admission to attend another university, they will be considered transfer students and will qualify for the transfer scholarship program.

The Animal and Range Sciences Department offers a Master of Science degree in “Animal & Range Sciences” and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in “Animal & Range Sciences”. Both the MS and PhD degrees require that the student choose either an Animal Science emphasis or a Range Science emphasis.
Degree requirements for M.S. and Ph.D. programs

Animal Science Emphasis
Graduate students in the Animal Science emphasis receive broad based training resulting in experiences that qualify them for many agricultural jobs. Areas of emphasis include nutrition, breeding and genetics, physiology, production systems, and meat science/muscle growth. Research problems may involve beef cattle, sheep and biochemical or other properties of agricultural products. Supporting course work may be taken from Animal Science, Range Science, Biology, Wildlife Management, Biochemistry, Statistics, Plant Sciences, Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, and Economics.

Research laboratories are available in the department and specialized equipment is also available through cooperation with other departments.

The department conducts cooperative research with the U.S. Livestock and Range Research Station at Miles City, Montana, and the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station at Dubois, Idaho. Facilities for the maintenance of beef cattle and sheep are available at the Red Bluff Research Ranch, 30 miles west of Bozeman, the Fort Ellis Research Center, near Bozeman, and the Northern Agricultural Research Center at Havre. The main station has facilities for sheep, horses and beef cattle (a cattle feedlot and nutrition laboratory). A wool laboratory is located on campus.

Range Science Emphasis
Research and training opportunities in the Range Science programs are diverse, and students with a wide variety of backgrounds, goals, and educational needs are accepted. Major areas of study are range ecology, habitat management, watershed management, grazing management, monitoring, riparian ecosystems, measurements, and plant-animal (livestock and wildlife) interactions. A graduate degree in range science prepares for careers in rangeland management, wildlife management, habitat management, natural resource conservation and restoration, research, land-use planning, and consultation. Research facilities include the Red Bluff Research Ranch, several research centers of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, U.S. Livestock and Range Research Station at Miles City, Montana, and the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station at Dubois, Idaho. Cooperative projects with ranchers and federal and state agencies are also conducted. Supporting courses at the graduate level include botany, wildlife biology and management, soils, animal science, earth science, plant science, statistics and biochemistry.

Please feel free to contact any advisors whose research may interest you.

Interdisciplinary M.S. Degree in Land Rehabilitation
Animal and Range Sciences participates with the interdisciplinary M.S. Program in Land Rehabilitation. The program offers advanced study in rehabilitation of disturbed lands. Site revegetation, soil remediation, riparian zone restoration, stream channel restoration, investigation of impacted geologic resources and remediation of contaminated sites are included in areas of study. Emphasis is placed on developing a broad understanding of soil, plant, and hydrologic processes. Students may focus in a subject area of direct importance to land rehabilitation, such as plant ecology, soil sciences, hydrology, geology, geography, biology, or range science.

The M.S. degree in Land Rehabilitation is offered through each of the following departments: Animal and Range Sciences; Biology; Civil (Bio-resource) Engineering; Earth Sciences, and Land Resources and Environmental Sciences. Please refer to College of Agriculture, where a more detailed program description can be found.

Career Preparation
There are more than 55,000 veterinarians in the United States. Their
primary responsibility is protecting the health and welfare of animals
and people. Veterinarians diagnose and control animal diseases, treat
sick and injured animals, prevent transmission of animal diseases to
people and advise owners on proper care of pets and livestock. They
ensure a safe food supply by maintaining the health of food animals.
Veterinarians also are involved in wildlife preservation and conservation.
Veterinarians provide a wide variety of services in clinical practice,
teaching, public health, military service, private industry and other
areas. In addition, veterinarians are becoming more involved in
aquaculture, comparative medical research, international disease
control and food production programs.
Academic Program
There are presently 28 schools of veterinary medicine in the United
States, graduating about 2,100 persons a year. With few exceptions,
residents of Missouri need only consider applying to the College
of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri at Columbia.
Students interested in a career in veterinary medicine should have
a strong science, math and biology program in high school. To be
considered for admission to a college of veterinary medicine, a student
must first complete undergraduate pre-veterinary medical course work,
which usually involves three to four years of college study. Completion
of a Pre-Veterinary program does not guarantee admission to a college
of veterinary medicine. Successful applicants usually have grades of “B”
or better, especially in the sciences. The average acceptance rate varies
from year to year but is approximately 45 percent nationally.
Courses
The pre-professional curriculum in veterinary medicine can be
completed at Missouri State. The Pre-Veterinary program is easily
compatible with programs in agriculture, biology and chemistry.
Please consult the Missouri State Catalog online at www.missouristate.
edu/catalog for specific course information.
To apply to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary
Medicine, students must take the following:
English (6 hours may include Writing and Public Speaking)
College Algebra or more advanced math
Inorganic Chemistry- 8 hours
Organic Chemistry- 5 hours
Biochemistry
Physics I and II
Biological Sciences-10 hours
Social Sciences-10 hours
Students should carry full loads of 15 to 17 hours each semester,
so other courses should be chosen to maintain that course load.
Students should check with the veterinary college to which they
plan to apply to be sure they take all required courses.

Information for Freshmen and Transfer Students
For students who are in high school or will be first-time college students, or for students interested in transferring from another college to Missouri State.
Information for Graduate Students
For students who have (or will have) a bachelor’s degree and wish to receive information about a master’s, specialist, or doctoral degree or a graduate certificate.
Information for Non-Degree Seeking Students
For students 18 years of age or older who wish to enroll in selected undergraduate courses but not pursue a degree and for students who have a bachelor’s degree who wish to enroll in courses at either the undergraduate or graduate level but not pursue a degree.
Information for International Students
For all students from other countries who are not US citizens or permanent residents who wish to attend Missouri State to pursue either a bachelor’s degree or a graduate degree.

Career Preparation
The study of Animal Science is increasingly broad and diverse.
Employment opportunities for Missouri State Animal Science graduates
range from food processing management, pharmaceutical sales, feed
and equipment sales, animal breeding and management to production
farming, horse training and zoo animal management.
The employment picture appears bright for properly prepared
graduates of the animal science curriculum. Numerous national
and regional firms employ our graduates. Those who maintain a
superior college grade point average, are active in at least one student
organization and are willing to be relocated after graduation
have the best prospects for employment.
Academic Program
The Animal Science program normally takes four years to complete
and results in a Bachelor of Science degree. Animal Science is a
comprehensive major, meaning no minor is required.
Students who have completed most of the basic requirements and
have made some decisions on career goals may, in consultation with
their advisors, want to emphasize the basic sciences to prepare for
graduate school. Other students may want to emphasize business
classes to prepare for careers in the many agricultural businesses that
serve animal agriculture. A minimum of 125 credit hours are required
for graduation; this requires that students carry about 16 hours per
semester in order to complete studies in four academic years. Students
are encouraged to complete two units of mathematics, plus chemistry
and biology in high school in preparation for majoring in Animal
Science. High school preparation should also include a background in
speaking, writing and reading.
Courses
Please consult the Missouri State Catalog online at www.missouristate.
edu/catalog for specific course information.
Introduction to Animal Science
Introduction to Horses
Equitation
Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation
Artificial Insemination and Reproduction
Veterinary Science
Feeds and Feeding
Animal Breeding
Meat Science
Game Bird Production
Advanced Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation
Swine Production
Dairy Production
Poultry Science
Beef Cattle Production
Light Horse Production
Beef Cattle Marketing
Problems in Animal Science
Physiology of Domestic Animals
Animal Nutrition and Metabolism
Applied Animal Breeding
Senior Seminar

Students who intend to pursue one or more advanced degrees should select this option, as it designed for preparation for graduate school. Employment with this B.S. program is possible, but competition for jobs is intense and salaries can be low. Students who complete this option are eligible for certification by The Wildlife Society but are not qualified to become Registered Foresters in Mississippi. This degree is intended for serious, academically strong students who can maintain an A-B grade record (GPA > 3.00), which is the minimum required for admittance into graduate degree programs.

College of Forest Resource Scholarship applications are accepted from January to April 1 of each year. Freshmen should complete the Mississippi State University Scholarship Resume online through their Admission application on the MSU web page. For more information, contact the CFR Office of Academic Affairs at 662.325.2624.

Students must submit a CFR Scholarship Application prior to April 1 to be considered for a departmental scholarship. Renewal of scholarships are based on Fall grade reports each year. Renewal of a scholarship is competitive. Applications are available from the CFR Office of Student Services, Box 9680, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762.

The Poultry Science serves citizens of Mississippi by providing educational and research opportunities for the largest agricultural enterprise in the state, “Poultry”. Our graduates have the highest job placement rate among all departments at MSU.

A student may pursue one of the two options within the Animal and Dairy Science major (Science or Production/Business Management). For students selecting the Production/Business Management option, one of the three species emphasis must be selected (Meat Animal, Dairy, or Equine).

Elective courses allow students to complement their animal and dairy sciences interests or prepare to pursue graduate programs.

The ADS department’s Bearden Dairy Research Center and the animal research units at the Leveck Animal Research Center provide students contact with modern techniques and practical experience to give insight to the many technical problems associated with the Animal, Dairy and Aquaculture industries.