undergraduate
Veterinary sciences
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What is a veterinary sciences major?
Veterinary sciences is an integrated program of study in one or more of the veterinary medical or clinical sciences or a program undifferentiated as to title. Sub-topics include veterinary anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pathology, toxicology, large animal surgery and medicine, small animal surgery and medicine, comparative and laboratory animal medicine, preventive medicine, infectious diseases as well as veterinary biomedical sciences. A wide variety of course topics include histology, ultrastructure, molecular biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, neuroscience, electrophysiology, electron microscopy, computer imaging, applications to specific species, viral therapy, inherited metabolic diseases, environmental toxicology, anatomical and clinical pathology, necropsy and biopsy techniques, clinical laboratory analysis, pathological interpretation, as well as disease diagnosis, among others.
of students said a highlight of this major was the fascinating subject.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
of students said difficult exams/assessments were a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do veterinary sciences majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is veterinary sciences as a major?
Each year, around 540 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 230 students obtain an associate degree in veterinary sciences. In 2021, 545 students received a bachelor's degree and 219 students received an associate degree. This is relatively the same number of veterinary sciences majors as there were in 2020. Veterinary sciences is one of the most popular majors within veterinary studies.
Advice from veterinary sciences majors
Share your experiencePush yourself, not to a breaking point but to a point of achievement.
Remember what you're doing this for
If it’s your passion, then keep on doing it.
It’s often stated you have to have interested in science to be interested in the field. I beg to disagree due to the simple fact that if you love the concept of animals all around it may drive you to learn more in the field, even if science isn’t your strongest study.
