Take the first step toward your veterinarian career with a degree in Animal Science with a pre-vet concentration
Prepare yourself for veterinary school at A&M-Commerce. Through the pre-veterinary medicine concentration, you’ll be able to explore and develop knowledge in animal science, nutrition, physiology and other vital information you can use as you continue your studies and later work in the field. Along with specific topics around livestock and domestic animals, you’ll also have opportunities to expand your public speaking, analytical and scientific writing skills.
4 years
No foreign language credits required
120 hours
No thesis required

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Is this Program a Good Fit for You?
Animal Science students are typically interested in:
- Animal pharmaceutical sales
- Food inspection
- Stable management
- Breed organizations
- Ranch management
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PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
A degree in animal science will offer you the opportunity to:
- Acquire broad cultural knowledge as well as a thorough understanding of the basic sciences as a foundation for veterinary school.
- Tailor your class schedule to fit your areas of interest and future career goals.
- Gain a firm understanding of nutrition, anatomy and physiology for domestic animals.
- Complete pre-vet courses to help you, whether you wish to pursue veterinarian school or another professional path.

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Minors
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Education
- Agronomy
- Animal Science
- Equine Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Food Studies
- Horticulture
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What You Will Learn
Develop a solid foundation in animal science so you can work as a ranch manager, county extension agent, sales representative for agri-businesses or continue to veterinary school and other post-graduate studies.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Core courses include animal nutrition, genetics of livestock improvement, agricultural communications and ethics in agriculture and food policy.
- Supporting courses include organic chemistry, quantitative chemistry and agricultural economics.
- Pre-vet concentration courses include microbiology, physics and biochemistry.
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Featured Courses
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Student Organizations
Some Organizations you can get involved in include:
- AgriBusiness Club
- Pre-Vet Society
- Horticulture Club
- Alpha Gamma Rho
- Sigma Alpha
- Collegiate FFA

Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,126 for Texas residents and $9,034 for non-residents.