About the Veterinary Science General Emphasis

The veterinary science major with a general emphasis prepares you for pre-health professions, veterinary school (DVM) or graduate school through advanced science courses such as animal anatomy and physiology, immunology, and disease courses.

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Veterinary Science General Emphasis courses

You’ll work with your advisor to create a course plan that includes requires core and elective classes. Veterinary Science General Emphasis core course options include:

• Introduction to Animal Science (Lecture and Lab)
• Immunology
• Animal Genetics
• Nutritional Physiology and Metabolic Biochemistry
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Introductory Biology
• General Microbiology

Courses required to complete a bachelor of veterinary science with a general emphasis at the University of Arizona are subject to change, so remember to meet with your advisor regularly to review your course plan.