Program Description

The  Pre-Veterinary program puts students on the path for veterinary school admission. It emphasizes animal health, physiology, and care.

Program Outcomes

A student who earns an associate degree in Pre-Vet will be able to do the following.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts of biology: a. Evolution b. Pathways and transformations of energy and matter c. Information flow, exchange, and storage d. Structure and function e. Systems
• Students will be able to demonstrate the processes of science.
• Demonstrate quantitative competency and a basic ability to understand and interpret data as applied to biology.
• Describe how biology has shaped and been shaped by historical, ethical, and social contexts.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate scientific information in clear language and collaborate with other students and faculty in the classroom.

Make the Most of Your Time at Snow

The requirements below will earn you an associate degree, but Snow offers other prerequisites that you will need for your bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to more fully prepare for transfer by completing the suggested plan of study.

AS Requirements

To earn an AS in Pre-Veterinary at Snow College, students must complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements and the following major requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BIOL 1610	Biology I LS	4
BIOL 1615	Biology I Laboratory LB	1
One of the following classes with a lab
AGBS 2200	Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals IE
AGBS 2205	Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals Lab IE
CHEM 1110	Elementary Chemistry PS
CHEM 1115	Elementary Chemistry Lab LB
CHEM 1210	Principles of Chemistry I PS
CHEM 1215	Principles of Chemistry Lab I

Another Available Degree

While the AS is recommended, students can earn an AA in Pre-Veterinary by completing the foreign language requirement as part of their 60 credits.