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 171	Principles of Biology (NSC1)	4
CHEM 111	Principles of Chemistry I (NSC2)	4
AGR or VET 499C	Capstone	3
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

AGR 133	Introduction to Animal Science	3
AGR 143	Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock	3
AGR 243	Equine Health and Disease	3
AGR 316	Feeds and Feeding	3
BIOL 210	General Zoology	4
BIOL 301	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	4
BIOL 304	Genetics	3
BIOL 317	Principles of Microbiology	4
BIOL 380	Cell Biology	3
CHEM 112	Principles of Chemistry II	4
CHEM 326	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 327	Organic Chemistry II	4
PHYS 201	Elementary Physics I	4
Total Credit Hours:		46

Program Science Electives

Students may choose, in consultation with their advisor, any 300-level or higher course from the College of Science.

Science Elective	300-level or higher from the College of Science	18
Total Credit Hours:		18

Free Electives

Free Electives	(chosen by student)	17-18
Total Credit Hours:		17-18

Total Credit Hours: 120