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 Competencies

  1. Strong and focused knowledge of agricultural, biological, and physical sciences which will enhance the student's ability to perform and thrive in the veterinary science curriculum.
  2. Advanced knowledge in biological systems, comparative anatomy, microbiology and biomedical physics.
  3. Advanced knowledge in animal physiology, health issues with livestock and reproductive physiology.

Program Requirements

General Education

MATH 174 or 175(choose one)

3-4

General Education Courses(See GNED Course Listings)

Variable

Total Credit Hours:33

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).

Area Core Requirements

AGR 133Introduction to Animal Science

3

AGR 143Anatomy and Physiology of Livestock

3

AGR 243Equine Health and Disease

3

AGR 316Feeds and Feeding

3

BIOL 210General Zoology

4

BIOL 301Fundamentals of Biochemistry

4

BIOL 304Genetics

3

BIOL 317Principles of Microbiology

4

BIOL 380Cell Biology

3

BIOL 171Principles of Biology

4

CHEM 111Principles of Chemistry I

4

CHEM 112Principles of Chemistry II

4

CHEM 326Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 327Organic Chemistry II

4

MATH 174 or 175(choose one)

3-4

PHYS 201Elementary Physics I

4

AGR or VET 499CCapstone

3

Total Credit Hours:60-61

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)

variable

Total Credit Hours: 120