Veterinary Degrees Online

The Animal Production concentration trains students for employment in traditional broad-based animal agiculture such as livestock production, business, and services related to livestock. Ranching, extension, livestock consultants, market livestock analysis, meat grading and animal recreationalists are additional examples of professional career opportunities available.
The following is a suggested sequence of courses for students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with an Animal Production Concentration.

Animal Science
1101, 1401, 2305, 2406, 2413, 3201, 3302, 3305, 3308, 3309, 3315, 3402, 4304, 4305, 4306

Natural Resource Management
Select from 1402, 2302, 2401 – 3-4 hrs

Core Curriculum
English 1301, 1302, 2315, or other literature, and English 2304 – 12 hrs
Communication 1303, or Theatre 2304 – 3 hrs
Fine Art: Select from Fine Arts 1301; Art 1301; Music 1312, 1313; or Theatre 1302 – 3 hrs
History 1301, 1302 – 3 hrs
Mathematices: Select from 1310, 1315, 1316, 1320 or 1342 – 6 hrs
Physical Education 1150 and one activity course – 2 hrs
Political Science 2305, 2306 – 6 hrs
Science: 4 courses from 2 fields: Select from Biology 1401, 2406; Chemistry 1401, 1402 – 16 hrs
Social Science (including 3 hrs Mulitcultural): Select from Anthropology 1301, Economics 2300, 2305; Geography 1302, 2302;
Philosophy 1301; Psychology 1302; Sociology 2303 – 6 hrs

Grand Total 120 hrs

The Animal Health Management concentration provides the courses necessary to train students properly in the area of management pertaining to disease prevention. This concentration is desirable for those students seeking employment in feedlots, cattle and horse breeding operations, and in general farm and ranch work where knowledge of clinical pathology and related courses is advantageous to the profession. The curriculum meets the requirements for state and federal employment opportunities in the field of animal health.
The following is a suggested sequence of courses for students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with an Animal Health Management Concentration.

Animal Science: 1101, 1401, 2406, 2413, 3308, 3315, 4304, 4305, 4306 – 28 hrs
Select 19 sch from: 1302, 1303, 134, 1403, 2300, 2501, 3306, 3404, 3408, 4310

Natural Resource Management: Select 3-4 sch from 1402, 2301, 2302, or 3405

Core Curriculum:
English 1301, 1302, 2315, or other literature, and English 2304 – 12 hrs
Communication 1303, or Theatre 2304 – 3 hrs
Fine Arts: select from Fine Arts 1301, Art 1301, Music 1312,1313; or Theatre 1302 – 3 hrs
History 1301, 1302 – 6 hrs
Mathematics: select from 1310, 1315, 1316, 1320 or 1342 – 6 hrs
Physical Education 1150 and one activity course – 2 hrs
Political Science 2301, 2302 – 6 hrs
Science: Biology 1401, 2406; Chemistry 1401, 1402 – 16 hrs
Social Science (including 3 hrs Multicultural): select from Anthropology 1301; Economics 2300, 2305; Geography 1302, 2302; Philosophy 1301; Psychology 1302; Sociology 2303 – 6 hrs

Grand Total 120 hrs

Required Recommended
Concepts in Biology
BI 111, 112, 113, 114 Speech
CA 101
Genetics
BI 220 Cell Biochemistry
BI 311
Microbiology
BI 230 Animal Development
BI 212
Plus: Upper Division Electives
See Recommended Courses Animal Behavior
BI 255
Inorganic Chemistry
CH 151, 152, 153, 154
Organic Chemistry
CH 221, 222, 223, 224
Physics
PY 111, 112, 113, 114
Math
Calculus MA 151
Statistics MA 131
Social Science
6 semester hours
Humanities
9 semester hours
English
2 semesters English Composition

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIPS

Undergraduate research whether in the sciences or the humanities is strongly recommended. Internships at hospitals and clinics are also desirable. See 360 & 390 listings under your major.

NB: Students should always check individual med/vet/dent/op schools for individual course requirements. Individual schools have specific undergraduate curriculum requirements. The list above is a generic list.

Biology 160, 210; Chemistry minor with Chemistry 365 as the elective; Physics 203 and 204; Mathematics 111 or 120 or 355; freshman English; 6 credits of social science and humanities; additional helpful courses include Biology 281 or 285, 333, 362, and 388. If you are considering veterinary research, take at least some of Biology 310, 314, 317, 382, 433, and 498 (both immunology and recombinant DNA laboratory).

Admission Requirements

A high school student wanting to apply for enrollment at NSU should meet the requirements listed below. Applications are reviewed on an individual basis so students not meeting all requirements should still apply. An Admissions Counselor will work with your application and inform you on any additional paperwork needed.

Requirements:
Achieve an 18 (or above) on the ACT test;
OR
Have a high school GPA of 2.6 (or above);
OR
Rank in the top 60% of the graduating class
AND
In addition to meeting one of the above, a student should have a “C” average in the following course work:

4 years of English.
3 years of advanced math.
3 years of social science.
3 years of lab science.
1 year of fine arts.
Admissions Checklist

The following checklist should help in making sure that you have completed the necessary steps in starting your admissions process to NSU.
Take the ACT test.
Send us your ACT or SAT scores. We accept both.
Fill out the NSU application.
Remember the $20.00 application fee.
Contact your high school to have your official transcripts sent to NSU/ESC.
If you have taken any college classes, contact this school and request official transcripts be sent to NSU/ESC.

The Pre-Professional Program at Millikin University dedicates its energy to preparing individuals for entry into and success in a post-graduate medical sciences program. Each student receives a liberal arts education with a firm foundation in science. Courses in science, social science, arts, and language balance those in biology and/or chemistry.

Individual monitoring of academic and professional goals and one-on-one contact with the program director set our program apart from others. Personalized mentoring invites you to become part of a community of learners and helps you focus on your coursework. Local internships and service opportunities provide hands-on enrichment and education, while an updated health-career library informs students of growing career opportunities.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Millikin offers on-campus admission exam preparation in the form of courses and review sessions. These sessions help you develop the skills needed to test into the post-graduate program of your choice.