Veterinary Degrees Online

In today’s society the study of animal science is essential to meet social, economic and environmental objectives. Knowledge and research in this area drives the development of sustainable livestock production, contributes to the UK food and drink sector and is essential in promoting the health and welfare of the nation’s companion animals.

Animal science at Newcastle explores all aspects of the biology of animals, developing your knowledge of the underlying scientific principles that govern how animals behave and function as well as the practical application of this knowledge.

The sound understanding of science, coupled with the critical thinking, analysis and communication skills that are developed through the course, mean you will be equipped for a wide range of careers in the animal science sector. The flexible nature of the course allows you to learn a European language or to acquire business or marketing skills, thereby increasing your options after graduation.

Students are selected from qualified applicants
after completion of the required
64 semester hours of pre-professional
requirements. To be eligible for an interview,
applicants must attain at least a
2.8 in the pre-professional requirements
and in the last 45 hours of undergraduate
college work. Any grade less than C in
a required course is not accepted.
Personal interviews are required of some
applicants. Applicants are evaluated on
motivation, maturity, communication
skills, experience with and knowledge of
animals and veterinary medicine, general
knowledge, career awareness, goals, and
leadership potential. To demonstrate to the
admissions committee an understanding
of the profession, all students interested
in applying to the College of Veterinary
Medicine are encouraged to have broad
animal experience and to have related veterinary
work experience.
Only those students who can complete the
required 64 semester hours of pre-professional
courses by the end of the spring
term of the year in which they are seeking
admission will be considered for admission
to the professional curriculum.
An application can be requested from July
1 to September 15. All materials, including
official transcripts and GRE scores,
must be received by October 1 for the
application to be considered.