Program Overview

Veterinary Science

Bachelor of Science

Overview

The Veterinary Science program at the University of Arizona is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the principles of veterinary science, preparing them for careers in animal health, research, and related fields.

Learning Outcomes

• Application of knowledge; Relate basic veterinary science and biomedical knowledge to practical and real-life applications
• Critical appraisal of scientific literature
• Applying biological principles to vet science; Apply molecular and cellular biological principles and mechanisms to organismal and population manifestations of animal health and disease
• Health vs Disease states of animals; Differentiate normal animal anatomy and physiology vs pathologies in disease states of animals
• Diagnosis and treatment of animal disease; Formulate a simple diagnostic and treatment plan for some of the most common animal diseases
• Emerging, Zoonotic Disease; Develop ideas, plans, or approaches that combat new-emerging diseases, zoonotic and non-zoonotic diseases that are spread through animal-to-animal and animal-to-human transmission
• Uses and roles of animals; Identify the uses and roles of animals and the importance of the human-animal bond in society

Program Details

Level of Math

Moderate Knowledge

The M-strand is for students who require mathematical facility at the level of at least MATH 112 (College Algebra Concepts) or 108 (Modeling with Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions). This strand involves reasonable facility with algebra and algebraic functions, graphs, and simple modeling. Students who choose the M-strand are prepared for further mathematical work. This work may include MATH 107 (Exploring and Understanding Data), MATH 113 (Elements of Calculus), MATH 116 (Calculus Concepts for Business), MATH 119A (Mathematics of Biological Systems: A Calculus Based Approach), or a statistics class from outside the Mathematics Department, such as ISTA 116 (Statistical Foundations for the Information Age) or SBS 200 (Statistics for the Social Sciences).

Level of Second Language

2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

No

This Major's College

College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sci

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

2025, Veterinary Science

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • ACBS 102R Intro To Animal Science Lecture (3)
  • ACBS 102L Intro to Animal Science Lab (1)
  • ACBS 195F Careers in Veterinary Science (1)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • ENGL 101 First Year Composition I (3)
  • Second Language I (4)
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1)
• 2nd Semester
  • Foundation Mathematics (3)
  • ENGL 102 First Year Composition II (3)
  • ECOL 182R General Biology II Lecture (3)
  • ECOL 182L General Biology II Lab (1)
  • Second Language I (4)

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • General Chemistry I (CHEM 151 recommended) (4)
  • Statistics (3)
  • ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
• 4th Semester
  • General Chemistry II (CHEM 152 recommended) (4)
  • MCB 181R General Biology I Lecture (3)
  • MCB 181L General Biology I Lab (1)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 241A and 243A recommended) (4)
  • General Microbiology (MIC 205A and 205L recommended) (4)
  • Communications (3)
  • Core Elective Course (3)
• 6th Semester
  • Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 241B and 243B recommended) (4)
  • ACBS 313 Principles of Animal Genetic Systems (3)
  • ACBS 395A An ACBS Guide (1)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • Core Elective Course (3)

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • ACBS 400A Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3)
  • ACBS 419 Immunology (4)
  • BIOC 384 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (3)
  • Introductory Physics I (4)
  • Core Elective Course (3)
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1)
• 8th Semester
  • ACBS 400B Animal Anatomy and Physiology (3)
  • Introductory Physics II (4)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • Core Elective Course (2)
  • ACBS 445 (3)