Natural Sciences Archives - �۶�ֱ�� University

Biochemistry

�۶�ֱ�� University — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:45:25 +0000

The Chemistry of Life

The �۶�ֱ�� Biochemistry program combines courses in biology, chemistry, physics and math in order to help you learn about processes that take place in living organisms. If you are interested in a career researching new vaccines and medicines, or developing tests and procedures to detect, cure and prevent disease, then this program is for you. While pursuing a degree in biochemistry, you will learn how to apply the scientific method; operate various scientific instruments; perform laboratory procedures; and use mathematical and statistical techniques to analyze data. You will have access to modern laboratory technology and experienced faculty, giving you hands-on learning experiences.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Your classes, labs, and hands-on learning experiences will help you:

Balance your scientific knowledge with the Christian values of faith, stewardship, ethics, and social responsibility
Assess sources and make informed decisions about issues such as healthcare, public policy, and stewardship of creation
Develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Own research projects from start to finish
Gain fundamental lab practices and research methods, including documentation and safety
Master laboratory and scientific instrumentation techniques
Apply the scientific method to biochemical phenomena and data
Identify, analyze, and apply key biochemical terms and concepts in order to solve biochemistry problems
Analyze and communicate biochemical information in written, visual, and oral formats

Available Programs

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

In addition to the �۶�ֱ�� University general education requirements, you’ll complete 51 hours of required biology and chemistry courses and 11 hour of required math and physics courses.

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Second Major in Biochemistry

A student seeking a second major in any field of study offered by the Department of Natural Sciences must meet all of the criteria for the primary major.

Additional Minors

Additional minors available in the Department of Natural Sciences include the (16 hours), the (20 hours), the (15 hours), the (16–17 hours), the (16 hours), and the (20 hours).

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Whether you pursue graduate or professional studies or directly enter a biochemistry-related career, our program will prepare you for making a positive impact in a variety of fields including but not limited to pharmacology, physiology, toxicology, environmental chemistry, clinical chemistry, food science, and agriculture. You can find employment in industry, academia, private or government labs.

Depending on additional education and career goals, you may pursue a wide range of health- and science-related professions including the following:

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You will also be able to go directly into entry-level positions such as research assistant, lab coordinator, technical sales/service representative, product testing or analysis.

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Biology

�۶�ֱ�� University — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:12:08 +0000

Life and living things

The �۶�ֱ�� biology program prepares you for service in life science. You’ll study living systems of the world side-by-side with passionate faculty mentors and take part in real-life scenarios, in the classroom and out in the field, with your peers. Our faculty will know your name, as well as your career aspirations, and personally invest in your success.

Our small class sizes give you the unique opportunity to engage in hands-on undergraduate research and labs from the start. During your program, you’ll master lab and field techniques, from applying the scientific method to natural phenomena and information to using key mathematical and statistical procedures and analyses. We also equip you with lifelong skills you’ll need no matter what science-oriented career you choose, like strong problem solving techniques and written and verbal communication abilities.

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Your classes, labs, and hands-on learning experiences will help you:

Balance your scientific knowledge with the values of faith, stewardship, ethics, and social responsibility
Assess sources and make informed decisions about issues such as healthcare, public policy, and stewardship of creation
Own research projects from start to finish
Gain fundamental lab practices and field research methods, including documentation and safety
Apply the scientific method to natural phenomena and information
Identify, analyze, and apply key biological terms and concepts from molecules to cells to organisms to ecological systems, including evolutionary processes
Understand use of mathematical and statistical procedures and analyses
Analyze and communicate biological information in written, visual, and oral formats

Available Programs

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Choose between the biomedical concentration, which emphasizes anatomy, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and other topics needed for a career in health or veterinary fields or a general biology curriculum that has more biodiversity, ecology, and other areas of biology.

For more information about courses recommended for health and veterinary careers, see �۶�ֱ��’s Pre-Professional Pathways.

In addition to the �۶�ֱ�� University general education requirements, you’ll complete a minimum of 34 hours of biology coursework in the major.

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Second Major in Biology

A student seeking a second major in any field of study offered by the Department of Natural Sciences must meet all of the criteria for the primary major.

Minor in Biology

Students pursuing a Minor in Biology will take a general biology course, as well as an animal or plant science course, a molecular science course, and a biology elective, for a total of 16 credit hours.

For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our .

Additional Minors

Additional minors available in the Department of Natural Sciences include the (20 hours), the (20 hours), the (15 hours), the (16–17 hours), the (16 hours), and the (20 hours).

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Whether you pursue professional or graduate studies or directly enter environmental services, biological fields, human medicine and health, or education, our biology program will prepare you to meet your goals.

You may pursue a wide range of health-related professions with additional education, including becoming the following:

General Doctor
Physician Assistant
Physical Therapist
Dentist
Pharmacist
Researcher
Veterinarian

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Chemistry

�۶�ֱ�� University — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:26:56 +0000

Discover God’s phenomena in natural sciences

Chemistry impacts the world’s understanding and adapting of new drugs and vaccines, synthesis of new materials, alternative energy sources, environmental protection, climate change, and more. You’ll study a physical science that helps us better take care of God’s creation.

Our chemistry program gives you access to modern laboratory technology and experienced faculty, giving you hands-on learning experiences from your first day. Our faculty, rather than Teacher Assistants like other programs, lead the intentionally small and personal classes to give you and your peers personalized attention. Our student-to-faculty ratio of 4:1 means our professors will know your name and your goals. You’ll sharpen your skills in your courses, labs, and out in the field while completing highly-desired undergraduate research.

�۶�ֱ��’s emphasis on instrumentation and a fundamental understanding of chemical science grounded in Christian principles prepares you for your calling, whether that’s graduate studies, professional school, or a chemistry-related career.

Take a peek at the equipment currently in our lab

Curriculum

What You’ll Learn

Your classes, labs, and hands-on learning experiences will help you:

Balance your scientific knowledge with the Christian values of faith, stewardship, ethics, and social responsibility
Assess sources and make informed decisions about issues such as healthcare, public policy, and stewardship of creation
Develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Own research projects from start to finish
Gain fundamental lab practices and field research methods, including documentation and safety
Master laboratory and chemical instrumentation techniques
Apply the scientific method to chemical phenomena and data
Identify, analyze, and apply key chemical terms and concepts in order to solve chemistry problems
Analyze and communicate chemical information in written, visual, and oral formats

Evan Drake, a 2012 graduate of �۶�ֱ�� University with a B.S. in Chemistry

Evan shares how her time at �۶�ֱ�� shaped her career and influenced her journey in the sciences. Discover the lasting impact of a �۶�ֱ�� education through the stories of our alumni.

Available Programs

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

You can add a pre-medical, pharmacy, or dental professional concentration to specialize your degree in chemistry.

In addition to the �۶�ֱ�� University general education requirements, the student must complete a minimum of 34 hours of chemistry coursework in the major.

For a more in-depth look at program requirements, visit our .

Second Major in Chemistry

A student seeking a second major in any field of study offered by the Department of Natural Sciences must meet all of the criteria for the primary major.

Minor in Chemistry

Students pursuing a Minor in Chemistry will take a general chemistry course, as well as a 2 organic chemistry courses, and 2 chemistry electives, for a total of 20 credit hours.

For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our .

Additional Minors

Additional minors available in the Department of Natural Sciences include the (16 hours), the (20 hours), the (15 hours), the (16–17 hours), the (16 hours), and the (20 hours).

Outcomes

What You’ll Do

Whether you pursue professional or graduate studies or directly enter a chemistry-related career, our program will prepare you for making a positive impact on science and technology. Chemistry program alumni have found their passions in research, development, analysis and testing, consulting, forensics, and more.

Depending on additional education and career goals, you may pursue a wide range of health- and science-related professions including the following:

Medical Doctor
Physician’s Assistant
Physical Therapist
Dentist
Pharmacist
Biomedical Research
Research Scientist
University Professor
Industrial Chemist
Veterinarian

You’ll also be able to go directly into entry-level positions including the following:

Lab Coordinator
Research Assistant
Product Testing or Analysis
Technical Sales
Service Representative

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Pre-Healthcare: Medicine

�۶�ֱ�� University — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:20:28 +0000

Interested in Studying Medicine?

Offering hope and healing to the world around you.

Students interested in a career in healthcare can choose from a range of pre-professional pathways offered by �۶�ֱ��. Whether your interests lie in helping people get back on their feet, providing care and attention to animals, or another area of healthcare, �۶�ֱ�� provides the first step.

Think about what kind of future appeals to you. Do you like challenges? Are you interested in science and how the body works? Do you care deeply about other people, their problems, and their pain? Are you a good listener? Do you enjoy learning? Are you intrigued by the ways medicine can be used to improve life?

If you answered “Yes” to most of these questions, chances are you have the right personality for a career in medicine. Talk to a career counselor or pre-health advisor to learn more and help determine if this is the right choice for you.

�۶�ֱ�� University’s Pre-Professional Pre-Med track will guide you through a curriculum selection within your major ideally suited to prepare you for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and the varying requirements of medical schools.

Curriculum

What will I study?

The Pre-Healthcare Pathway is not a major; rather, it is a carefully designed plan intended to prepare you to achieve your unique academic and career goals.

Professional program requirements vary widely, especially with regard to advanced biology courses and English requirements. Be sure to check all graduate programs you are considering applying to early during your undergraduate studies for specific prerequisites needed to apply to that school’s program.

Within �۶�ֱ��’s pre-professional employment track, you will want to review the Biology Biomedical Sciences Concentration, Chemistry Pre-Health Professional Concentration, Biochemistry Major, and the Exercise Science Pre-Professional Concentration four-year plan as a guide to preparing for Medical School.

The most common prerequisite courses include:

BIOL 111: General Biology
BIOL 422: Biochemistry
CHEM 111: General Chemistry I
CHEM 112: General Chemistry II
CHEM 201: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 202: Organic Chemistry II
PHYS 203: General Physics I (or PHYS 111)
PHYS 204: General Physics II (or PHYS 112)
MATH 105: Statistics
MATH 151: Calculus
ENGL 101: Composition I
ENGL 102: Composition II
EXSI 345: Healthcare Ethics
COMM 233: Public Speaking
PSYC 201: General Psychology
SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology

Additional information, including descriptions of specific courses and their corresponding credit hours, is available in the .

Next Steps

Medical School Admissions

Review information at to learn how best to prepare for medical school, about preparing for and taking the MCAT, and about the medical school application process.
Complete the (MCAT) during the calendar year prior to the year you plan to enter medical school.
(AMCAS®) account and submit a primary application (including transcripts, recommendation letters, MCAT® scores, and essays).
Submit additional materials requested by specific medical schools in the secondary application, and complete in-person interviews.

Outcomes

What are potential career opportunities?

Physicians diagnose and care for people of all ages who are ill or have been injured. They take medical histories, perform physical examinations, conduct diagnostic tests, recommend and provide treatment, and advise patients on their overall health and well-being. While there are several different types of physicians, they can usually be divided into three broad categories:

Primary care physicians are the doctors patients usually visit most frequently. They treat a wide range of illnesses and regularly provide preventive care, and they also enjoy long-term relationships with their patients. Pediatricians, family practitioners and general internists are primary care physicians.

Surgeons perform operations to treat diseases and repair injuries.

Specialists have expertise related to specific diseases as well as body parts, organs, and systems. Cardiologists, oncologists, neurologists, and ophthalmologists are examples of specialists. The AAMC’s Careers in Medicine website contains information about various specialties in medicine.

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Pre-Healthcare: Occupational Therapy

�۶�ֱ�� University — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:47:48 +0000

Interested in Studying Occupational Therapy?

Enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability.

Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations).

Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment and/or task to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team. It is an evidence-based practice deeply rooted in science.”

Curriculum

What will I study?

The Pre-Healthcare Pathway is not a major; rather, it is a carefully designed plan intended to prepare you to achieve your unique academic and career goals.

Within �۶�ֱ��’s pre-professional employment track, you will want to review the Biology major and Exercise Science pre-professional concentration four-year plan if interested in Occupational Therapy.

The most common prerequisite courses include:

BIOL 111: General Biology
BIOL 203: Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 204: Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 222: Medical Terminology
CHEM 111: General Chemistry
EXSI 335: Kinesiology or EXSI 347: Sport and Exercise Physiology
EXSI 345: Healthcare Ethics
MATH 105: Statistics
MATH 151: Calculus
PHYS 203: General Physics I
PHYS 204: General Physics II
PSCH 201: General Psychology
PSYC 206: Developmental Psychology

Additional information, including descriptions of specific courses and their corresponding credit hours, is available in the .

Next Steps

Medical School Admissions

Review the AOTA program pages for important accredited and program-specific .
Complete the (GRE^®) at least a semester prior to program deadline.
Submit official transcripts from every college/university attended as required by the OT program. Many OT programs have multiple deadline dates (i.e., preferred, priority, or early decision) or operate on a rolling admissions process.

Outcomes

What can I do with this degree?

�۶�ֱ�� pre-professional students focusing in Occupational Therapy will prepare for a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) or Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (DOT).

Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.

Occupational therapy services typically include:

an individualized evaluation, during which the client/family and occupational therapist determine the person’s goals;
customized intervention to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals; and
an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.

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Pre-Healthcare: Pharmacy

�۶�ֱ�� University — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:23:37 +0000

Interested in Studying Pharmacy?

Enhance patient care and promote wellness.

A pharmacist’s professional commitment is to provide pharmaceutical care to their patients. The principal goal of pharmaceutical care is to achieve positive outcomes from the use of medication, which improves patients’ quality of life with minimum risk. In providing pharmaceutical care, pharmacists strive to:

Cure disease;
Eliminate or reduce symptoms;
Arrest or slow a disease process;
Prevent disease;
Diagnose disease; and
Alter physiological processes for desirable result in the patient’s health.

Curriculum

What will I study?

The Pre-Healthcare Pathway is not a major; rather, it is a carefully designed plan intended to prepare you to achieve your unique academic and career goals.

The most common prerequisite courses include:

BIOL 111: General Biology
BIOL 203: Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 204: Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 105: Microbiology for the Health Sciences (or BIOL 206)
CHEM 111: General Chemistry I
CHEM 112: General Chemistry II
CHEM 201: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 202: Organic Chemistry II
EXSI 345: Healthcare Ethics
PHYS 203: General Physics I (or PHYS 111)
PHYS 204: General Physics II (or PHYS 112)
MATH 151: Calculus
MATH 105: Statistics
ECON 203: Principles of Economics I
COMM 233: Public Speaking
ENGL 101: Composition I
ENGL 102: Composition II

Additional 6 hours of Humanities courses, 6 hours of Social Science courses, 12 hours of advanced Biology/Chemistry electives.

Additional information, including descriptions of specific courses and their corresponding credit hours, is available in the .

Next Steps

Pharmacy School Admissions

. Requirements vary between Pharmacy Schools, so be sure to check the specific requirements of the schools to which you plan to apply.
by the November before the year in which you are seeking admission to Pharmacy School.
and submit the primary application. Official college transcripts are included in this application.
Submit additional materials requested by specific Pharmacy Schools in the secondary application, and participate in interviews if invited.

Outcomes

What can I do with this degree?

While responsibilities vary among the different areas of pharmacy practice, the bottom line is that pharmacists help patients get well. Pharmacists also:

Play an important role in helping people get the best results from their medications.
Help outcomes improve and costs decline when involved in patient care.
Are accessible, and are someone people can talk to face-to-face without an appointment.
Communicate effectively to evaluate factors that may affect a patient’s ability to take a medication.
Are the medication specialists on the healthcare team.
Work in a wide range of healthcare settings and have flexible hours.
Are trained in colleges of pharmacy, which are centers of academic excellence, scientific research and innovation.
Help people live healthier, better lives.

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Pre-Healthcare: Physical Therapy

�۶�ֱ�� University — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:33:45 +0000

Interested in Studying Physical Therapy?

Improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education.

Physical therapists (PTs) are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility—in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects.

Curriculum

What will I study?

The Pre-Healthcare Pathway is not a major; rather, it is a carefully designed plan intended to prepare you to achieve your unique academic and career goals.

Within �۶�ֱ��’s pre-professional employment track, you will want to review the Biology major and Exercise Science Pre-professional concentration four-year plan if interested in Physical Therapy.

The most common prerequisite courses include:

BIOL 111: General Biology
BIOL XXX: Specialized Biology
BIOL 203: Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 204: Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 222: Medical Terminology
CHEM 111: General Chemistry
CHEM 112: General Chemistry II
EXSI 335: Kinesiology or EXSI 347: Sport and Exercise Physiology
EXSI 345: Healthcare Ethics
MATH 105: Statistics
MATH 151: Calculus
PHYS 203: General Physics I
PHYS 204: General Physics II
PSCH 201: General Psychology
PSYC 206: Developmental Psychology
SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology

Additional information, including descriptions of specific courses and their corresponding credit hours, is available in the .

Next Steps

Physical Therapy Program Admissions

Review the PTCAS program pages for important . Review the for an overview of the application process.
Obtain the required references, prerequisite courses and observation hours for your .
Complete the (GRE^®) at least a semester prior to program deadline.
Submit official from every college/university attended as required by the DPT program. APPLY EARLY! Many PT programs have multiple deadline dates (i.e., preferred, priority, or early decision) or operate on a rolling admissions process.

Outcomes

What can I do with this degree?

Physical therapists can teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. PTs also work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

Physical therapists provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices.

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Pre-Healthcare: Physician Assistant

�۶�ֱ�� University — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:41:57 +0000

Interested in Physician Assistant Studies?

Patient-centered primary care with compassion for the underserved.

�۶�ֱ�� University’s Physician Assistant program is built on a commitment to respect, ethical behavior, and integrity in personal and professional service. Ultimately, these are established on the foundation of Christian values and faith. We are training the next generation of care providers – a challenging and rewarding pursuit that requires depth of knowledge, compassion, and a vision for reaching the communities most in need.

Curriculum

What will I study?

The Pre-Healthcare Pathway is not a major; rather, it is a carefully designed plan intended to prepare you to achieve your unique academic and career goals.

Professional program requirements vary widely. Be sure to check all programs you are considering applying to early during your undergraduate studies for specific prerequisites needed to apply to that school’s program.

Within �۶�ֱ��’s pre-professional employment track, you will want to review the Biology major��Ի��Exercise Science Pre-professional concentration four-year plan if interested in Physician Assistant.

Each applicant must have completed the following required courses:

Human anatomy and physiology with lab (two semesters or equivalent)
General biology with lab (one semester or equivalent)
Additional biology with lab (one semester or equivalent)
Microbiology with lab (one semester or equivalent)
General chemistry with lab (one semester or equivalent)
Additional chemistry with lab (one semester or equivalent)
Organic chemistry with lab (one semester or equivalent)
Statistics (one course)
Psychology (one course)
Medical terminology.

Additional information, including descriptions of specific courses and their corresponding credit hours, is available in the .

Next Steps

Physician Assistant Program Admissions

The vast majority of require applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree and complete the (GRE^®) at least a semester prior to the program deadline. A few PA Studies programs accept applicants after the completion of 60 to 90 credits of undergraduate coursework. Each PA program has different deadline requirements and prerequisites for entry. Please contact the schools to which you are applying to determine their entry requirements.
Apply early to ensure your application is verified and on time. Begin the at least three months prior to program-specific deadlines. Requests often stipulate that official transcripts be sent directly to your specific programs at least 10 weeks prior to deadlines. A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required by the vast majority of PA programs, with preference given to letters from healthcare professionals. While PA programs require a range of for admissions, the median number of direct patient contact hours of matriculates for CASPA-participating programs was 1,428 hours.

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Outcomes

What can I do with this degree?

The �۶�ֱ�� University Department of Physician Assistant Studies prepares graduates with the competencies needed for entry into clinical PA practice. We place great emphasis on opportunities among underserved populations throughout our program.

A PA is a nationally-certified and state-licensed medical professional. PAs practice medicine on healthcare teams with physicians and other providers. They practice and prescribe medication in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the majority of the U.S. territories and the uniformed services.

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Pre-Healthcare: Veterinary Medicine

�۶�ֱ�� University — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:17:47 +0000

Interested in Veterinary Medicine?

Whether they’re pets, livestock or working animals, animals matter to individuals and society.

Every community needs veterinary professionals to provide animal health care, but veterinarians also do many other kinds of jobs. They make sure the nation’s food supply is safe. They work to control the spread of diseases. They conduct research that helps both animals and humans. Veterinarians are at the forefront of protecting the public’s health and welfare.

Besides medical skills, veterinarians often take a holistic approach to human well-being and animal welfare that, combined with communications and problem-solving skills, makes veterinarians uniquely qualified to fulfill a variety of roles. Many veterinarians, of course, provide care for companion animals through private medical practices, but veterinarians are also involved in promoting the health and welfare of farm animals, exotic animals, working animals (like those in the equine industry), and those that need a healthy environment in which to thrive, whether that environment is a rain forest, a desert, or even the ocean.

Curriculum

What will I study?

Within �۶�ֱ��’s pre-professional employment track, you will want to review the Biology major four-year plan if interested in Veterinary Medicine.

The most common prerequisite courses include:

BIOL 111: General Biology
BIOL 105: Microbiology for Health Sciences (or BIOL 206)
BIOL 202: Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL 301: Genetics
BIOL 422: Biochemistry
CHEM 111: General Chemistry I
CHEM 112: General Chemistry II
CHEM 201: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 202: Organic Chemistry II
PHYS 203: General Physics I (or PHYS 111)
PHYS 204: General Physics II (or PHYS 112)
MATH 105: Statistics
ENGL 101: Composition I
ENGL 102: Composition II
EXSI 345: Healthcare Ethics
COMM 233: Public Speaking

Additional information, including descriptions of specific courses and their corresponding credit hours, is available in the .

Next Steps

Veterinary Medicine School Admissions

regarding Veterinary School admissions guidelines. Requirements vary between Veterinary Schools, so be sure to check the of the schools to which you plan to apply.
by October 15 the year before you plan to enter Veterinary School.
(VMCAS) account and submit a primary application (including transcripts and recommendation letters). GRE scores are sent directly to the schools to which you are applying.
Submit additional materials requested by specific Veterinary Schools in the secondary application.

Outcomes

What can I do with this degree?

Outside of companion animal practice, the largest employer of veterinarians in the United States is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, but veterinarians are found throughout government in roles where they contribute to public health, the environment, and even Homeland Security, as well as working in research and public policy.

Many veterinarians are engaged in work at the intersection of both human and animal health. For example, veterinarians play an important role in food safety, where epidemiological research is crucial to forecasting the threat of food-borne diseases and outbreaks. They work to keep cattle and other food animals healthy by developing and testing various farm-control methods that help to detect, limit, and prevent the spread of food that might be contaminated by salmonella, E. coli or other pathogens. And they’re often on the front lines of surveillance where their extensive medical training can help them to detect and treat the outbreak of diseases that have the potential to make the jump from animals to humans.

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