Animal Science - Pre-Veterinary Science | Graduate School
Bachelor of Science – B.S.
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Undergraduate
About the Program
Be on your way to achieving your dream of becoming a veterinarian or going to graduate school with our in-depth and hands-on curriculum. The Pre-Vet/Graduate School option meets the admission requirements of most veterinary medicine programs, and it equips you for advanced study in fields related to animal care or husbandry, including animal nutrition, meat science and more.
The Polytechnic Experience
Understand animals from the cellular level to their complete anatomy. Study companion, laboratory, farm and exotic animals and learn how to manage them. Administer vaccines and medication, assist with in vitro fertilization and advise on appropriate animal nutrition. Combine your animal studies with robust coursework in the natural sciences and be ready to take on veterinary medicine or graduate programs.
Career Outcomes
Courses
Our Pre-Veterinary Science/Graduate School option is designed for students aiming to meet the admission requirements for veterinary schools and related medical fields. It also prepares you for graduate studies in areas like animal nutrition, meat science, breeding and physiology. The program offers a comprehensive education in animal sciences, with a focus on developing the knowledge and skills needed for advanced study and careers in veterinary medicine and related disciplines. Students gain hands-on experience through coursework and practical learning opportunities on campus, preparing them for success in graduate or veterinary programs.
Our Mission
The Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
We train all students to understand and critically evaluate food animal and companion animal production, nutrition, health and physiology. The depth and breadth of our programs will prepare you to compete for admission to graduate/professional schools or careers in Agriculture/Animal Science or similar industries.
What's the Difference?
Animal Science vs. Animal Health Science
The Animal Science program includes two options, General and Pre-Vet/Graduate School. The Pre-Vet/Graduate School path meets the admission requirements for most veterinary medicine programs and graduate programs in animal nutrition, meat science, animal breeding and more. The general option is for those looking to work in animal industries outside of veterinary medicine or graduate school. The Animal Health Science program helps prepare you to become a registered veterinary technician (RVT). RVTs are equivalent to nurses of veterinary medicine.
Licensure Disclosure
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The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).