Department of Animal Science
Programs
Indicates accelerated graduate program is available
Undergraduate
Graduate
Pre-professional curriculum in veterinary medicine
Students considering the Pre-Veterinary Program should consult with the Pre-Veterinary advisor in the Department of Animal Science.
Option I: To be eligible to apply to the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri, a minimum of 64 hours must be completed including the following courses:
- CHM 160(4), 161(1), 170(3), 171(1), 201(3), 202(2), and 352(3)
- COM 115(3); ENG 110(3); MTH 138(5), or 135(3) and 181(3); PHY 123(4) and 124(4)
- 10 hours of biological sciences are recommended: BIO 212(2) and 213(1), and BIO 380(5)
- Additional 10 hours of coursework in the social sciences and humanities
Option II: By completing this option of approximately 100 hours, a student may apply for a B.S. degree in Animal Science from Missouri State University after successfully completing the first two years in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri.
- General Education Requirements (45 hours)
- Science and Mathematics Requirements (38-47 hours): BIO 212(2) and 213(1); or BIO 312(3) and 313(2), BIO 380(5); CHM 160(4),* 161(1),* 170(3), 171(1), 201(3), 202(2), and 352(3); MTH 138(5)* or 135(3)* and 181(3); and PHY 123(4)* and 124(4)
- Agriculture Requirements (32 hours): AGS 101(4), 301(3), 302(3) or 306(3), 311(3), 316(3) and 511(3); AGN 115(3) or AGP 103(3); AGN 215(3); AGB 144(4); AGR 330(3)
*May count toward General Education requirements.
