Applied Biological Sciences (Preveterinary Medicine) ,BS
Animal Care, Animal Health, Disease, Medical Science, Medicine, Microbiology, Pre-Vet, Veterinary Technician, Wildlife, Zoology, approved for STEM-OPT extension
Get ready to follow your passion for veterinary medicine and animal health by first establishing a strong scientific foundation. Graduates have praised this program for its motivated students, small class sizes and supportive professors dedicated to your success.
The Bachelor of Science program in applied biological sciences with a concentration in preveterinary medicine prepares undergraduate students to pursue an advanced degree in veterinary medicine.
The concentration curriculum emphasizes a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, physics, animal science and mathematics while offering specialized courses in veterinary medicine and opportunities for placement in internships in the field.
Students in this program contextualize knowledge through experience-based learning activities, including:
- case studies
- faculty-guided research and service learning projects
- field trips
- internships
- laboratory activities
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location:
Polytechnic
or
Online
,
ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First
required math course:
MAT 210 - Brief Calculus
or MAT 251 Calculus for Life Sciences - Math
intensity: Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, preveterinary medicine students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Career opportunities for graduates include entry into professional programs in veterinary medicine and animal health, such as:
- animal biology research
- domestic and wild animal care
- education
- small- and large-animal veterinary medicine
- wildlife veterinary medicine
This program can also lead to animal-focused careers outside veterinary medicine at state game and fish departments, zoos, animal shelters and animal nonprofit organizations.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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20.5%
|
$38,240
|
|
|
16.0%
|
$35,620
|
|
|
3.0%
|
$67,430
|
|
|
4.9%
|
$57,380
|
|
|
19.7%
|
$103,260
|
|
|
5.7%
|
$69,390
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School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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CISA@asu.edu
480-727-1526
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
