Veterinary Science Area - Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science - Area in Veterinary Science program is specifically designed to address the needs of pre-veterinary students. See the Pre-Veterinary Science information for more information.

Students (including transfers) entering the Bachelor of Science - Area in Veterinary Science program must have been accepted into Morehead State University. Enrollment will be based on the cap size for individual courses. The BS-VS program will have no specific cap.

Program Requirements

General Education

The following specific general education requirements must be completed:

MATH 174 or 175(choose one)

3-4

BIOL 171Principles of Biology

4

CHEM 111Principles of Chemistry I

4

AGR or VET 499CCapstone

3

General Education courses

variable

Total Credit Hours:38-39

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Area Core Requirements

CHEM 112Principles of Chemistry II

4

CHEM 326Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 327Organic Chemistry II

4

BIOL 210General Zoology

4

BIOL 301Fundamentals of Biochemistry

4

BIOL 304Genetics

3

BIOL 317Principles of Microbiology

4

BIOL 380Cell Biology

3

PHYS 201Elementary Physics I

3

PHYS 201AElementary Physics I Lab

1

AGR 316Feeds and Feeding

3

Choose three hours from the following:

ART, FNA, MUSH, THEA, or FLM

Choose six hours from the following:

HST

Choose three hours from the following:

ENG

Total Credit Hours:49

Program Science Electives

Students may choose from a list of courses in agricultural, biological, chemical or physical sciences in consultation with their advisor. Courses may include, but are not limited to the following:

AGR 133Introduction to Animal Science

3

AGR 143Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock

3

AGR 233Animal Diseases and Parasites

3

AGR 243Equine Health and Disease

3

AGR 480Equine Breeding and Reproduction

3

PHYS 202Elementary Physics II

3

PHYS 202AElementary Physics II Lab

1

VET 444Animal Health and Therapeutics

3

300-level or higher in AGR, BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or VET

18

Total Credit Hours:33

Total Credit Hours: 120-121