Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science - Pre-Veterinary Concentration
The pre-veterinary concentration allows the student to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science, meeting the requirements for most Veterinary Schools as well as the requirements for the two-year, AVMA-accredited program in Veterinary Technology. Students are advised that the requirements of each Veterinary School are different, and that they may need to take additional courses to meet the pre-requisite requirements of a specific school. Students should be prepared to begin the application process at the end of the Junior year and may receive feedback at that time on how they might make their application stronger.
An integral part of the program is the Lenfest Animal Health Center. This on-campus veterinary clinic treats hundreds of animals annually and allows students to gain valuable hands-on clinical experience as part of the curriculum. In addition to the veterinary clinic on campus, field trips are made to local shelters and farm animal facilities. These out-reach programs give the students experiences with a wide range of animal species. Supplementing the didactic course work is an externship in which the student receives hands-on training in an approved research facility, private veterinary practice or veterinary teaching facility.
Click here for Animal Health Programs department page.
This sample curriculum sequence illustrates how a student might progress through the program. Course sequence may vary as long as prerequisties are met.
Freshman Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit Hours
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BIOL1001
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Biology I
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4
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BIOL1002
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Biology II
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4
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CHEM1001
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Chemistry I
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4
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CHEM1002
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Chemistry II
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4
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ENGL1001
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English Composition I
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3
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ENGL1003
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Writing about Literature
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3
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ACAD1001
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First Year Experience
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2
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INFO1001
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Technology and Society
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3
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MATH1200
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College Algebra
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3
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MATH2202
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MATH2200
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Statistics
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16
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17
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Sophomore Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit Hours
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VTSC1101
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Clinical Veterinary Experience I
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4
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VTSC1102
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Clinical Veterinary Experience II
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4
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BIOL1005
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Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals I
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4
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BIOL1006
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Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals II
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4
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CHEM2100
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Organic Chemistry I
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4
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CHEM2101
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Organic Chemistry II
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4
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Humanities elective
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3
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VTSC1200
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Veterinary Pharmacology
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2
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Social Science elective
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3
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English Elective (2000+)
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3
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18
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17
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Junior Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit Hours
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VTSC2001
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Veterinary Radiology
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2
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VTSC2000
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Laboratory Animal Science
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2
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VTSC2101
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VTSC2500
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Veterinary Anesthesia and Surgery
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3
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2
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VTSC2102
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Ethics in Veterinary Medicine
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VTSC3200
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3
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CHEM3003
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Biochemistry
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Non-Western Culture Elective
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Career Internship
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3
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Senior Year
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Fall Semester
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Credit Hours
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Spring Semester
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Credit Hours
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Pathophysiology of Disease
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3
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BIOL3001
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Cell Biology
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3
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BIOL2502
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Microbiology
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4
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VTSC3400
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Immunology
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3
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VTSC3600
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Veterinary Nutrition
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3
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PHYS2002
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Physics II
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4
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BIOL3500
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Genetics
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3
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VTSC4500
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Senior Seminar
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2
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PHYS2001
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Physics I
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4
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VTSC4900
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Preceptorship Module I
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3
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VTSC4901
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Preceptorship Module II a
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3
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17
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Total Credits:
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138
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Special Requirements:
All full and part-time students are required to demonstrate proof of medical insurance, a tetanus booster within the last ten (10) years, and a tuberculosis test within one (1) year to participate in animal laboratories, veterinary clinic rotations and career externship. Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis immunization is highly recommended. Students are required to either show proof of rabies immunization or sign a declination form. Students must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to demonstrate the physical capabilities to work closely and safely with animals of all sizes. Students with limitations to movement, sight or hearing may find it difficult to meet all course requirements. For the health and safety of students appropriate attire will be addressed in all classes with laboratories.
Students who fail to achieve a C or better in any core Veterinary Technology course after two attempts will be dropped from the program. The required Veterinary Technology courses include all courses with a ANSC, BIOL, MATH or CHEM designation.
Please refer to the specific admission requirements for all Health Science programs in the Admission section of the academic catalog, under the "Health & Sciences Applicants" section.
