Veterinary Degrees Online

This is a specialized three-year program offered by FAFS to graduate students with proper knowledge in AVSCerinary microbiology, animal husbandry, nutrition, breeding and basic knowledge in other AVSCerinary disciplines. Graduates of this program do not receive the Diploma of Ingénieur Agricole.

Curriculum for the BS Degree in AVSCerinary Science1

AVSCerinary Science IFirst Semester Credits
BIOL 201 General Biology I 4
CHEM 201 Chemical Principles 3
CHEM 205 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory 2
MATH 201 or 204 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Or Mathematics for Social Sciences II 3
PHYS 204 Classical Physics for Life Sciences 3
PHYS 204 L Classical Physics for Life Sciences Laboratory 1
Total 16

Second Semester Credits
AGSC 220 Principles of Plant Physiology 3
BIOL 202 General Biology II 4
CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I 3
ENGL 203 Academic English 3
Humanities Elective 3
Total 16

Summer Session (AREC) Credits
AVSC 201 Microbiology I+II (Bacteriology & Virology) 2
AVSC 202 Animal Breeding & Genetics I 2
Total 4

AVSCerinary Science II
First Semester Credits
ARAB 201A or 201B, or higher2 3
BIOL 247 Animal Physiology 4
CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry II 3
ENGL 204 Advanced Academic English 3
Humanities Elective 3
Total 16

Second Semester Credits
BIOL 242 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 4
CHEM 210 Organic Laboratory for non majors 2
NFSC 261 Introductory Biochemistry 3
AVSC 203 History of AVSCerinary Medicine 1
AVSC 204 Pathology I 2
Social Sciences 6
Total 18

Summer Session (AREC) Credits
NURS 310
Pathophysiology 2
AVSC 205 Topographic & Applied Anatomy 2
AVSC 206 Clinical Diagnostics 2
Total 6

AVSCerinary Science IIIFirst Semester Credits
BIOL 284 Developmental Biology 4
CMPS 209 Computers and Programming for the Sciences 3
PHRM 240 Pharmacology and Therapeutics
3
AVSC 207 Microbiology III (AVSCerinary Immunology) 2
AVSC 208 Animal Breeding & Genetics II 2
Humanities Elective 3
Total 17

Second Semester (AREC) Credits
BIOL 249 Parasitology 4
HUMR 209 Basic Histology
6
AVSC 209 Animal Nutrition & Dietetics I 2
AVSC 210 Applied Ethology 2
Humanities Elective 3
Total 17

Freshman YearFall Semester Credit Hours Spring Semester Credit Hours
ACAD1001 First Year Experience 2 ANSC1010 Animal Health Skills 3
ANSC1003 Animal Care Management 3 ANSC1201 Introduction to Grooming 1
ANSC1005 Kennel Operation and Design 3 ANSC1400 Introduction to Animal Science 3
BIOL1001 Biology I 4 BIOL1002 Biology II 4
ENGL1001 English Composition I 3 INFO1001 Technology and Society 3
ENGL1003 Writing about Literature 3
15 17

Sophomore YearFall Semester Credit Hours Spring Semester Credit Hours
ANSC2000 Introduction to Laboratory Animal Science 2 MATH1200 College Algebra 3
ANSC2201 Intermediate Grooming 2 ANSC2200 Dog Obedience 2
ANSC2401 Animal Nutrition 3 ANSC2202 Domestic Animal Behavior 3
ANSC2900 Career Internship 3 ANSC2501 Animal Breeding 3
MGMT2500 Small Business Management 3 Elective (Humanities/Social Science) 3
Elective (Humanities/Social Science) 3
16 14
Total Credits: 62

Special Requirements:

All full and part-time students are required to demonstrate proof of medical insurance, a tetanus booster within the last ten (10) years, and a tuberculosis test within one (1) year to participate in animal laboratories, veterinary clinic rotations and career externship. Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis immunization is highly recommended. Students are required to either show proof of rabies immunization or sign a declination form. Students must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to demonstrate the physical capabilities to work closely and safely with animals of all sizes. Students with limitations to movement, sight or hearing may find it difficult to meet all course requirements. For the health and safety of students appropriate attire will be addressed in all classes with laboratories.

Undergraduate
ANSC514 Animal Genetics (3)
BIOC435 Biochemistry (3)
BIOL511 General Biology I (2)
BIOL512 General Biology II (3)
BIOL513 Biology Lab. (1)
BIOL521 Animal Comparative Anatomy (3)
CHEM203 Organic Chemistry I (2)
CHEM204 Organic Chemistry II (2)
CHEM503 Analytical Chemistry (2)
CHEM533 Chemistry Lab. (1)
GENE501 Cell Molecular Biology (3)
MBIO251 General Microbiology (3)
PETE201 Animal Science (3)
PETE221 Zoo & Wild Animal Science (3)
PHYS605 Physics Lab. (1)
STAT542 Introductory Biostatistics (3)
VETE601 Medical English (2)

Training in veterinary science and medicine provides a strong base for careers in farming, dog mushing, wildlife management, public health, tribal resource management, environmental health, veterinary technology and for additional education leading to a career as a veterinarian. Information and training for work with domestic small animals, domestic farm animals, reindeer, bison and muskox is incorporated into the program. Certificate graduates are prepared to continue on in learning tracks for veterinary technology, public health, wildlife management, veterinary medical illustration, veterinary medicine and other science-related fields.

Certificate Program
Complete the general university requirements.
Complete the following certificate requirements:
ENGL F111X—Introduction to Academic Writing—3 credits
MATH F107X—Functions for Calculus** (4)
or DEVM F105—Intermediate Algebra (3)—3 – 4 credits
ANTH/SOC F100X—Individuals, Society, and Culture (3)
or ABUS F154—Human Relations (3)—3 credits
Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
CHEM F103X—Basic General Chemistry (4)
or CHEM F105X—General Chemistry** (4)—4 credits
BIOL F103—Biology and Society (4)
or BIOL F116X—Fundamentals of Biology II** (4)—4 credits
VTS F101—Introduction to Veterinary Science—2 credits
VTS F110—Veterinary Medical Terminology—3 credits
VTS F130—Animal Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Sciences—4 credits
VTS F140—Basic Animal Husbandry for Veterinary Sciences—3 credits
VTS F150—Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding for Veterinary Sciences—3 credits
VTS F160—Animal Diseases for Veterinary Sciences—3 credits
VTS F199—Veterinary Science Practicum I—2 credits
Minimum credits required—37 – 38 credits

Degree Requirements

In addition to the general prerequisite courses listed here, students should visit the websites of their health professional schools of interest to determine required coursework specific to that school. Students must have some experience in the field through volunteer work or an internship.

BIO 151 General Biology I
BIO 152 General Biology II
BIO 311 Genetics
BIO 411 Cell Biology
CHM 111 General Chemistry I
CHM 112 General Chemistry II
CHM 261 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 262 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 401 Biochemistry I
ENG 117 Writing Essays
ENG 311 Writing Strategies
MTH 205 Elementary Probability and Statistics
MTH 241 Calculus I
PHS 241 Classical and Modern Physics I
PHS 242 Classical and Modern Physics II

Students desiring to enter this program should follow the recommendation for pre-medical (listed below). Students are urged to contact their school of choice and seek advisement on admissions.

The professional schooling for medical and dental students is four years in duration and begins following four years of preparatory work, including the B.S. degree. Most medical and dental schools prefer students with a broadly based academic background and a strong emphasis in the physical and biological sciences and mathematics. Students must maintain a competitive overall GPA. Students are advised to take the MCAT/DAT exam in April of their junior year.

The TTHP Guide to Health Professions recommends the following math and science courses for students seeking admission to medical schools in Texas:

BIOL 1401 – General Biology I
BIOL 1402 – General Biology II
Including additional background courses from:
BIOL 3402 – Genetics
BIOL 3403 – Developmental Biology
BIOL 3408 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 3409 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 4401 – Microbiology
BIOL 4404 – Parasitology
BIOL 4408 – Cell and Molecular Biology
CHEM 1401 – General Chemistry I
CHEM 1402 – General Chemistry II
CHEM 3403 – Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3404 – Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 4402 – Biochemistry I
CHEM 4403 – Biochemistry II
MATH 1304 – College Algebra
MATH 1305 – Trigonometry
MATH 2306 – Calculus I
PHYS 1401 – General Physics I
PHYS 1402 – General Physics II