Biology – Pre-Veterinary Medicine

About the Degree:

Doctors of veterinary medicine are medical professionals whose primary goal is to protect the health and welfare of animals and people. The Pre-Veterinary Medicine program allows students to work toward their bachelor of science degree in biology while meeting the requirements to continue on to an accredited veterinary school.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Your Future with Our Pre-Veterinary Degree

As a graduate of Missouri Southern's pre-veterinary program, you'll turn your love for animals into a life-long career.

We'll give you all the knowledge you need to successfully get into veterinary school and further you along the path to your dream career.

What You’ll Learn:

The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use fundamental biological concepts in the following areas: 1) cell biology, 2) genetics and molecular biology, 3) organismal biology, and 4) ecology, evolution, and population biology.
The successful graduate from the Biology program will understand and use the scientific method to solve problems.
The successful graduate from the Biology program will communicate effectively in writing.
The successful graduate from the Biology program will demonstrate satisfactory laboratory and field skills.
The successful graduate from the Biology program will be prepared for graduate or professional curriculum or employment in a biological field.

This Degree is Great for You if:

You love working with animals.
You plan to attend veterinary school and one day work in private practice, teaching and research or with governmental agencies.