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Apr 02, 2025
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2024-2025 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Bioveterinary Science - BS
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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department of Animal, Dairy, & Veterinary Sciences
About This Degree
The Bioveterinary Science Degree offers a strong program in pre-veterinary studies.
The degree is a nonterminal program designed primarily for those students who intend to apply to veterinary schools. This program consists of three to four years of study, after which the student is eligible to apply to several colleges of veterinary medicine.
The pre-veterinary program can be individually tailored to meet the entrance requirements of various veterinary colleges and optimize a student’s chance of gaining acceptance. If a student is uncertain of his or her interests and aptitudes for veterinary medicine, the degree program is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and make career choices. Students should consult with the ADVS academic advisor and the pre-veterinary program coordinator to develop a program of study which best meets their needs and requirements.
Graduates with a degree in Bioveterinary Science are well-equipped for a variety of career paths in the veterinary and animal healthcare sectors. In addition to preparing for acceptance into a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree program, the Bioveterinary degree prepares students for post-baccalaureate research degrees such as the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in a variety of biological and healthcare related emphases.
- For more information about Animal, Dairy, & Veterinary Sciences, see the website.
- Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
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- The highest math requirement for this degree is .
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Minimum University Requirements
- Total Credits: 120
- Credits of C- or better: 100
- Total credits taken at USU: 30
- Credits of upper-division courses required for the major taken at USU: 10
- Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
- Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
- Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
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Admission Requirements For This Program
- New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
- Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.75 GPA
Program Requirements:
- Attain a grade point average of at least 2.50 in all ADVS courses specified as requirements in their emphasis curricula.
- ADVS courses required for the major may be repeated only once to improve a grade.
- Courses required for the major may not be taken for a pass/fail grade.
- To graduate with this degree, students in Bioveterinary Science must attain an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
Contact Tami Spackman, tami.spackman@usu.edu, 435-797-2150 for advising. Bioveterinary Science - BS
Required Courses (68 credits)
Open Electives
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details. Suggested Degree Map - Bioveterinary Science BS
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