Veterinary Degrees Online

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)

The program provides students with the comprehensive background in veterinary anatomy and related areas: gross and comparative anatomy, developmental anatomy, histology, neuroscience and genetics. The students will be exposed to customized coursework, state-of-the-art laboratories and experienced staffs. Graduates from this program are well-prepared and ready to initiate a research program in the field of veterinary anatomy and its applications. Entering the academia of Veterinary Medicine will also be an option for the graduates.

Pre-veterinary Medical Science is a 2-year-long prerequisite program that students must take prior to their enrollment in the Department of Veterinary Medicine. This program covers the overall veterinary medicine dealing with animals and the theories and actual training of relevant basic studies. It is designed to satisfy requirements for the veterinary medicine program. In addition, students learn to master theories, experiments and practical skills in veterinary medicine and other relevant studies, and simultaneously take general electives and basic natural science courses to be a competent professional who will work in veterinary medicine and other relevant life science sectors such as medicine, pharmacy and public health.

Before taking general electives and veterinary medical courses, students must meet the course requirements such as General Biology, General Chemistry, General Physics, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Animal Behavior, Animal Comparative Anatomy, and Animal Nutrition, and systematically conduct related experiments.

Level 1
Mammalian Physiology (double unit)
Biochemistry
Comparative Anatomy
Cell biology and Immunology
Research Skills and Biometrics
Evolution, Genetics and Domestication
Animal Husbandry and Welfare
Level 2
Livestock Systems
Reproduction and Breeding
Veterinary Microbiology
Metabolism
Nutritional Science
Veterinary Anatomy
Veterinary Parasitology
Applied Statistics
Level 3
Project and Dissertation (30 credits)
Biotechnology
Diagnostics and Analytics
Animal Disease
Equine Disease
Clinical Nutrition
Current Issues in Bioveterinary Science

The USC Upstate pre-veterinary medicine program is an advisement track within the biology degree program. Students already having a degree and aiming for veterinary school should take courses that are required or recommended and that will best prepare them for taking the VCAT. Veterinary school admission is on a competitive basis. Important factors considered by Admission Committees are grade point averages (GPA), VCAT scores and letters of recommendation.

VCAT (Veterinary College Admission Test) exam:
Pre-vet students must start their math and chemistry sequences as soon as possible in order to take the VCAT exam at the appropriate time. Students must have Organic Chemistry and physics completed by the end of the junior year, as the VCAT exam should be taken the spring semester of the junior year or the fall semester of the senior year. Developmental math students may need an additional year of preparation. The minimum core of courses that are needed before the VCAT is taken is:
English 101+102
Mathematics 126+127 (Precalculus; with Mathematics 143 (calculus) recommended)
Biology 101+102
Chemistry 111+112
Chemistry 331+332 (Organic Chemistry)
Physics 201+202 OR Physics 211+212

Veterinary Programs:
As South Carolina has no in-state veterinary program, “South Carolina quotas” are available at the University of Georgia and Tuskegee University. The largest quota for South Carolina residents is at the University of Georgia. In addition to the VCAT, applicants to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine program must also take the GRE, including the Advanced Biology section.

Pre-vet students should complete their applications no later than October of the year before they expect to enter veterinary school.

In addition to the VCAT minimum core listed above, other courses that are required (or recommended) are: Anatomy (SBIO 232) or Comparative Anatomy (SBIO 315, preferred), Microbiology (SBIO 330), Physiology (SBIO 242, recommended), Genetics (SBIO 350, recommended), Biochemistry (SBIO 541+543L), Animal Nutrition, and Statistics (SMTH 201 or SPSY 225 or SSOC 220).

S.C. residents interested in the University of Georgia Veterinary School need to contact the S.C. Pre-veterinary Advisory Committee, which coordinates S.C. applicants. The address is:

Pre-Veterinary Advisor
Department of Animal Science
College of Agricultural Sciences
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29631

S.C. applicants interested in Tuskegee University can apply directly to that school. Other universities with veterinary programs (e.g., North Carolina State University) may accept South Carolina residents but do not reserve any places for South Carolina residents.

Program Description
The program of study will prepare a student for entry into the Veterinary Medicine programs in area universities (Colorado State University, Kansas State University, Iowa State
University, Oklahoma State University and the University of Missouri.) The pre-vet student should complete a four-year major in Biology and/or Chemistry.
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
Students are strongly advised to work toward a major in biology. The course work prescribed below covers the pre-requisites for veterinary medical school.
Academic Fact Sheet – Wayne State College
FRESHMAN YEAR
CHE 106 General Chemistry I 4
BIO 110 Biology Concepts 4
ENG 102 Composition Skills 3
* SPA 110 Elementary Spanish 3
ART 102 The Visual Arts Experience 3
17
BIO 200 Zoology 4
CHE 107 General Chemistry II 4
CNA 100 Princ. of Human Communication 3
ENG 200 Expository Writing 3
PSY 101 General Psychology 3
17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
CHE 314 Organic Chemistry I 4
ENG 150 Topics in Literature 3
HIS 120 World History 3
PED 103 Lifestyle Assessment 2
BIO 320 Molecular Genetics 4
16
BIO 385 Microbiology 4
** MAT By advisement 3-5
General Education 3
Elective in major 4
14-16
Highly recommended electives: Embryology, Comparative Anatomy, Mammalogy, Nutrition, Physiology.
ISU & Kansas State Univ. College of Vet. Medicine require GRE.
*Degree students may take a foreign language (check with the school of intended enrollment).
**Calculus I is required for a chemistry major and Applied Calculus and/or Probability and Statistics is required for a biology major at WSC, even though ISU and KSU do not require any mathematics.
+ Nebraska residents are eligible for “out-of-state campus program.”
JUNIOR YEAR
CHE 326 Biochemistry I 4
MAT By advisement 5
PHY 201 General Physics I 3
PHY 321 General Physics I Lab 1
BIO 410 Vertebrate Embryology 4 17
CHE 380 Instrumental Methods 4
PHI 300 Ethics and Values 3
PHY 202 General Physics II 3
PHY 322 General Physics II Lab 1
MUS 110 Topics in Music 3
Elective in major 4
18
SOC 110 Intro to Anthropology 3
BIO Electives in major 6
Electives 8
17
SENIOR YEAR
EPS 300 Educated Perspective 3
Electives in major 4
Electives 10 17

Most students interested in a career in veterinary medicine major in biology or chemistry, but Wofford has many choices to consider and you should pursue the major(s) that interest you the most. You will need to fulfill the prerequisite requirements to gain admission to the veterinary school of your choice.

The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) is a centralized application program for participating veterinary medical colleges. Of the 27 U.S. veterinary medical colleges, 26 participate in VMCAS, and there are schools in Scotland, England and New Zealand that work through VMCAS. The organization provides helpful information to pre-vet undergraduates, and you should visit their web site when you have a chance.

The VMCAS has links from which you can download application/prerequisite information from the Veterinary Colleges that you are interested in. If you are a South Carolina resident, you should plan to apply to the University of Georgia (in addition to any others you’re interested in) because they reserve up to 17 spots for SC residents.

The prerequisite requirements for UGA Veterinary College include:
* 6 hours of English;
* 14 hours of humanities or social studies;
* 8 hours of inorganic chemistry (full year with laboratory);
* 8 hours of organic chemistry (full year with laboratory);
* 8 hours of physics (full year with laboratory);
* 3 hours of biochemistry;
* 8 hours of general biology (full year with laboratory);
* 8 hours of advanced biology courses (recommended: comparative anatomy, microbiology, cell biology, genetics).

Pre-veterinary students have designed various types of independent Interims including working with veterinarians, interning at UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, and working at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. It is important that you gain as much hands-on experience as possible prior to applying for admission to veterinary college.

If you need another program to consider (perhaps your grades don’t reflect your will or your potential), you might investigate Ross University in the Lesser Antilles islands.

Dr. Ellen Goldey (Biology) is the pre-veterinary advisor and would be happy to meet with you and discuss your career plans. Contact Dr. Goldey