Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences Pre-Veterinary

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The Pre-veterinary/Science Option places emphasis on basic science courses. This option is recommended for students planning to attend graduate school, apply to the professional program leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or other post-baccalaureate degree, or work in technical or specialized areas of animal science, such as extension, academia, research, technical consulting, or laboratory research.

Subject	Credits	Offered
First-Year Experience UCORE
History 105: Roots of Contemporary Issues [ROOTS]	3	F,SP, SU
Written Communication (3) [WRTG]
ENGLISH 101: Introductory Writing	3	F,SP, SU
Communication (3) [COMM]
COM 102 or H_D: Oral Communication	3	F,SP, SU
Quantitative Reasoning [QUAN]
STAT 212: Statistics	4	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Social Sciences
ECONS 101: Microeconomics	3	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Humanities [HUM]
UCORE: Humanities course	3	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Creative and Professional Arts [ARTS]
UCORE: Arts Course	3	F,SP, SU
Inquiry in the Natural Sciences
Biology 106: Organismal Biology [BSCI]	4	F, SP, SU
Biology 107: Cell Biology and Genetics	4	F, SP, SU
CHEM 105: Principles of Chemistry I [PSCI]	4	F, SP, SU
CHEM 106: Principles of Chemistry II	4	F, SP, SU
Math 106: College Algebra & Math 108: Trig OR Math 140 or Math 171	4-5	F, SP, SU
Global Diversity [DIVR]
UCORE Diversity Course	3	F, SP, SU
Equity and Justice [EQJS]
UCORE Equity and Justice Course	3	F, SP, SU
Integrative Capstone [CAPS]
UCORE Capstone-See Animal Production Course Below	3	F, SP
Animal Sciences Core (16 Credits)
ANIM_SCI 101: Introductory Animal Science	3	F, SP
ANIM_SCI 180: Animal Sciences Orientation	1	Fall
ANIM_SCI 240: Intro to Domestic Anatomy & Physiology	3	Spring
ANIM_SCI 313: Feeds and Feeding	4	F (or Sp at U of Idaho)
ANIM_SCI 330: Animal Genetics	3	F (or SP at U of Idaho)
ANIM_SCI 350: Physiology of Reproduction	3	SP (or F at U of Idaho)
ANIM_SCI 351: Physiology of Reproduction Lab	1	SP (or F at U of Idaho)
ANIM_SCI 380: Careers in Animal Science	1	F, SP
Additional Animal Sciences Requirements for the Major (23 Credits)
Animal Management Lab: ANIM_SCI 166, 172, 174, or 280	Choose 1	Varies by Course
Animal Health Elective: VET_CLIN 361 or BIO 324 or VET_PH 308	Choose 1	Varies by Course
ANIM_SCI 200-300-Level Electives: 205, 260, 266, 267, 274, 285, 314, 315, 345, 360	Choose 2	Varies by Course
ANIM_SCI 400-Level Electives: ANIM_SCI 408, 440, 451, 454, 460, 468, 481, 485, 488	Choose 3	Varies by Course
Animal Production Course [CAPS] [M]: ANIM_SCI 464, 466, 472, 474	Choose 1	Varies by Course
Pre-Vet Requirements for WSU
CHEM 345: Organic Chemistry	4	F, SP, SU
MBIOS/BIOLOGY 301: General Genetics	4	F, SP, SU
MBIOS 303: Introductory Biochemistry	4	F, SP, SU
PHYSICS 101 & 111: General Physics	4	F, SP, SU

If applying to other Vet Schools, check their prerequisites for additional classes.

Sample 4-year plan

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Third year

Fourth year

Checklist

Requirements	Credits
UCORE	36-37
Animal Science Core	16
Additional for Major	23
Animal Management Option	36-39
Open Electives	5-9
Certify Major	24
Writing Portfolio	Junior Year
Upper Division	40
Writing in the Major	6
Total Credits	120

Notes:

• UCORE requirements are based on the catalog for the year you begin college.
• To certify in Animal Sciences, complete 24 minimum credits with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Courses may be offered in Fall (F), Spring (SP), and Summer (S). Specific ANIM_SCI courses may be taken at the University of Idaho
• Sample 4-Year Plan will be different for every student. Based on transfer credits, running start, or ALEKS placement test. You will be placed in the appropriate Math classes to begin your college career