Animal & Veterinary Sciences – B.S.

Animal & Veterinary Sciences – pre-medical sciences concentration – UMaine

BS in Animal and Veterinary Sciences with Pre-Veterinary Science concentration (120 credits)

This degree includes an undergraduate concentration in Pre-Veterinary Science, which is recommended for superior students who seek admission to veterinary college. Obtaining admission to U.S. Colleges of Veterinary Medicine is a competitive process, and minimum GPA’s of 3.2 overall and 3.5 in science and math courses are generally needed to be considered for admission to most DVM programs.  Completing coursework at the University of Maine does not guarantee acceptance in any Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program. The suggested courses beyond the basic degree requirements in Animal and Veterinary Sciences are those that are required or recommended for admission to Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in North America. To declare the Pre-Veterinary Science concentration, the student is required to have earned grades of C- or better in BIO 100 and CHY 121, courses which are prerequisites for many of the upper level courses required by colleges of veterinary medicine.
Required Animal and Veterinary Science Courses (33 credits)
Student-selected AVS  (3 credits)
Science and Mathematics Courses, including Vet School requirements (56 credits)
Economic Course (3 credits)

English/Communication Courses (9 credits)

Human Values and Social Context Courses (9 credits)

Ethics Course (3 credits)

NFA 117 – Issues and Opportunities (1 credit)

General Elective Courses (3 credits)