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Pursue a degree in veterinary science

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As a veterinary science student at the University of Arizona, faculty mentors will challenge you to apply what you learn to real-world experiences based on your interests. You’ll explore human-animal relationships; animal reproduction, anatomy and physiology; the care of animal populations; microbiology; disease ecology and pathology.

Sample Courses

You’ll work with your adviser to create a course plan that includes required core and elective classes depending on the degree option you choose. You'll choose from applied animal behavior or general veterinary science. Here are a few of the classes you may take:

Core classes

  • ACBS 102R Intro to Animal Science Lecture
  • ACBS 102L Intro to Animal Science Lab
  • ACBS 195F Careers in Veterinary Science
  • ACBS 313 Principles of Animal Genetic Systems
  • ACBS 395A Professional Development in Agriculture
  • ACBS 400A/B Animal Anatomy and Physiology
  • ACBS 419 Immunology

Elective course options

  • ACBS 270 Intro to Horse Science
  • ACBS 315R Physiology of Reproduction
  • ACBS 336A Applied Animal Nutrition
  • ACBS 380 Food Safety and Microbiology
  • ACBS 403R Biology of Animal Parasites
  • ACBS 405 Livestock Health and Management
  • ACBS 406 Diseases of Companion Animals
  • ACBS 410 Animal Toxicology
  • ACBS 423 Mechanisms of Disease
  • ACBS 431 Equine Nutrition and Management
  • ACBS 456 Aquaculture
  • ACBS 477 Beef Resource Management
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