Veterinary Degrees Online

Colleges of Veterinary Medicine expect incoming students to have a broad background in the biological and physical sciences with students completing at least three courses in biology including general biology, genetics, microbiology as the most requested, two semesters of both general chemistry and organic chemistry, as well as at least one semester of biochemistry, and two semesters of general physics. A course in animal nutrition is required by nearly half of the schools. Bethany College courses that satisfy the usual requirements are: Biology 100, 180, 290, and 343; Chemistry 111 -11 2, 221-222, and 351-352; Physics 201-202; and General Science 473 and 474.

Other typical course requirements include at least one math class and two
semesters of English composition and literature. Another major requirement
is documented experience with animals and work with veterinarians. Some
large animal experience may be obtained by enrolling in General Science
293. Students can gain valuable experience working with area veterinarians.
Students who can claim West Virginia residency status may obtain a position as a
contract student at one of three schools: Ohio State University; University of Georgia;
and Tuskegee Institute. There are at present 13 contract seats among the three schools.

Eligible students must complete the application for the West Virginia Contract Seat, which can be obtained from the Division of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at West Virginia University when starting the application process for Veterinary School. All students interested in attending veterinary school should review the admission requirements of any veterinary college they may likely attend as requirements among the colleges vary widely.

Arcadia University offers several routes for completion of the requirements for admission to schools of veterinary medicine. Majors in Biology or Chemistry are most commonly taken by students interested in veterinary medicine, but schools will accept students with excellent records in other majors, provided they have adequate preparation in the basic sciences and mathematics. The pre-professional adviser assists students with the application process and choice of schools.
Minimum Recommended Courses

All schools of veterinary medicine recommend the following courses:
BI 101, 102 General Biology I, II
BI 211 Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
CH 101, 102 Modern Chemical Concepts I, II
CH 201 Organic Chemistry I
PH 201, 202 Fundamental Concepts of Physics I, II or PH 211, 212 Conceptual Physics I, II
MA 201 Calculus I

Some schools require additional Mathematics or Chemistry as well as Biochemistry and/or Microbiology. These requirements may be met with the following courses:
CH 202 Organic Chemistry II
CH 303 Biochemistry
MA 141 Elementary Statistics
MA 202 Calculus II
BI 323 Microbiology
BI 325 Cell Biology

Students are advised to check with the schools at which they intend to apply to determine which of the Mathematics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Microbiology courses are pre-requisites for admission.

Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission. The GRE may be taken in the spring or summer of the junior year or the fall of the senior year for students who plan to enter veterinary school immediately following graduation.

In addition to prerequisite coursework, students are expected to have gained practical experience with veterinary medicine by either working or volunteering in facilities where veterinary medicine is practiced, such as veterinary clinics, zoos or animal husbandry facilities. Some schools may have specific hour requirements for these experiences.
A strong background in liberal arts and study abroad experiences are considered favorably.
Other courses recommended as electives include the following:

BI 327 Histology
BI 332 Animal Behavior
BI 335 Neurobiology
BI 337 Immunobiology

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

Professional schools (medical, dental, pharmaceutical, veterinary) do not require a degree in the sciences for admission to their programs. These professional schools consider majors in almost any discipline to be acceptable for admission.

The basic “core” requirements for admission to most of these professional schools typically include the following:Chemistry 16-20 credits
Physics 8 credits
Biology 4-8 credits

Most medical schools require a minimum of:
1 year of General Chemistry with lab
1 year of Organic Chemistry with lab
1 year of General Biology with lab
1 year of College Physics with lab

Stetson University provides the required curricula for students planning careers in veterinary medicine, dentistry, general medicine and allied health fields. Students may work on any major as long as they include in their curriculum the required science core courses.

Stetson’s pre-health program is administered by the University’s Health Professions Advisory Committee, composed of faculty representatives from Biology, Chemistry, Integrative Health Sciences, and the Social Sciences. This committee oversees the student’s curriculum, advising and preparation for the professional school’s admissions process.

Course Information
The required science core courses may vary slightly from one professional school to another, but the prescribed courses include: Calculus, English, general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, general physics, among others. Core courses should be completed by the end of the junior year.

In addition to core courses and those required for the student’s major, academic work should be distributed to include humanities, social science and advanced science courses for a broad academic background.

Undergraduate programs of study at St. Lawrence lead to professional training in medicine, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, nursing, physical therapy and veterinary medicine. Arrangements may be made to enter an accredited health professional school upon the completion of 24 course units at St. Lawrence. In these cases, – St. Lawrence University will award the bachelor’s degree upon graduation from the professional school and on further condition that all distribution requirements prescribed by the University have also been fulfilled. Medical, dental and veterinary medical schools, however, are increasingly advising students to complete the four-year college courses before beginning their professional training.

The courses required by most medical and dental schools are:
General biology (Biology 101, 102)
General chemistry (Chemistry 103, 104 or 105)Organic chemistry (Chemistry 221, 222)
English (two 200-level courses)
College physics (Physics 103, 104 or 151, 152)

These courses should be completed before the student takes the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or the Dental Admission Test (DAT).
In addition, a number of medical schools recommend one or two semesters of mathematics, with some schools requiring calculus. Most veterinary schools require biochemistry and microbiology in addition to the requirements listed for medical and dental schools.

For students interested in medical school, St. Lawrence has an Early Assurance Program with the College of Medicine of the SUNY Upstate Medical University at Syracuse. With this program, sophomores may be eligible for a guaranteed admission into medical school after the completion of their senior year. Students can also apply to the Early Assurance Program at the College of Medicine at SUNY Buffalo.

For students interested in dental school, an Early Assurance Program at the SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry is available. In this program, sophomores may be eligible for a guaranteed admission into this dental school after completion of their senior year.

Students interested in health careers should also use their time at St. Lawrence to gain as much in-depth experience as possible in the humanities and social sciences. For further advice, consult the department of biology or chemistry or any member of the health careers committee.

Zoology is the scientific study of animals. The School of Biological & Earth Sciences offers a uniquely tailored Zoology degree programme that explores the great diversity of living and extinct animal species and demonstrates how knowledge of functioning organisms can be put into practical use. It encompasses all aspects of biology, from biochemistry and cell biology to ecology and behaviour. It examines animals in the context of their evolution and their environment.

Building on a strong foundation in general biology (Level 1), the highly flexible modular programme provides students with the academic freedom to develop a deeper understanding of their own selected areas of zoological interest. The School prides itself on its research record and our staff are actively working in many fields of zoology, including animal energetics, endocrinology, molecular biology, parasitology, behaviour, conservation, taxonomy, physiology, ecology and palaeobiology. Many animal groups are represented in our current research programmes, including invertebrates such as insects and marine worms, birds, reptiles, large mammals and primates. An enthusiastic and supportive staff of active researchers will encourage students to focus their interests in the Honours year (Level 3) when they will be expected to select and conduct an original research project.

We are well-resourced and ideally situated to provide zoological instruction and practical experience of high quality (see below). Our modern research and teaching facilities enhance the delivery of laboratory based practical work. Located within easy reach of the City Centre and the North-West motorway network, we are able to exploit a wealth of local facilities and fieldwork sites to further support your theoretical studies. These include ready access to three major zoological collections (Chester Zoo, Knowsley Safari Park and the Blue Planet Aquarium) and an extensive network of dedicated research centres, museums, and industrial contacts. Many diverse habitat sites are studied including coastal sites in North Wales and Lancashire, inland ecosystems in Snowdonia and the Lake District, as well as a variety of Southern European ecosystems (usually in Mallorca).

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)

Associate Degree Requirements:
• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required to include:
• All General Education requirements
• All Required courses (97 Units)
• A valid Adult CPR certificate is required at time of graduation.

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken in sequence for a letter grade. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all Core and Support courses for the Degree or Certificates.
Program Type(s):
AS = Associate in Science Degree.
CCC = Career Certificate.
Additional Information:
PREREQUISITES
• Completion of VT 51-Introduction to Veterinary Technology (must be completed prior to or be in progress at the time of application for admission to the Program).
• High School graduation or a valid G.E.D.
• High School Algebra or MATH 220 or placement into MATH 105 on Elementary Algebra Placement Test.
• High School General Biology or BIOL 10.
• High School General Chemistry (recommended).
• Eligibility for ESL 25 or ENGL 110.

NOTE: Background screening and drug testing may be required by clinical facilities. Positive results could impact a student’s chances of attending clinics, completing the program requirements or gaining a license to practice upon graduation. The cost of the required screenings and test will be paid by the student.

APPLICATION
The Veterinary Technology Program is a two-year open enrollment program requiring an application for admission.
1. All minimum prerequisites (above) must be completed prior to application for admission into the program. If courses are “in progress” at the time of application, verification of satisfactory completion of those courses will be required before a final acceptance is granted.
2. Applications are available online at: www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/vettech and from the Biological & Health Sciences Division office. The completed application must be submitted along with all supporting documents by the June 1st deadline for the program starting the following September.
3. General application to or enrollment at Foothill College does not imply acceptance into the Veterinary Technology Program. Registration for program courses is not allowed until after the applicant has
been notified in writing of official acceptance into the VT program.
4. Applicants will be notified of the final status of their application by mail by July 15.
5. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the maximum capacity of the program, selection will be based solely on the date and time the completed application packet is received.
6. Students must meet program Technical Standards that can be found on-line with the program application.

Faculty and students in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife acquire, integrate, and disseminate knowledge about fish and wildlife at all levels of biological organization. We focus on resource systems influenced by human activities. Our goal is to provide people with the knowledge needed to make wise decisions on issues of conservation, sustainable use, and ecosystem restoration.
We offer the minor in La Grande, which consists of on campus and online course work from OSU ECampus.
Curriculum: A sequence in general zoology or general biology is a prerequisite to the Fisheries and Wildlife minor. You can obtain specific information regarding curriculum requirements and transfer of credit from an academic advisor in the Agriculture Program at EOU