Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Veterinary Science
Description
The bachelor of science in veterinary science degree allows students to enter into the biomedical science or animal health career fields as a veterinary scientist. It also helps qualify students for admission to a veterinary medical school.
Courses in veterinary science are designed to broaden students’ knowledge of anatomy, biochemistry, histology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, and virology as they relate to diverse mammalian species.
Biomedical Sciences Option
This option is intended for students who wish to qualify academically for admission to a veterinary school or enter the biomedical science career field. Its graduates can also qualify for admission to graduate school to further their education in a specialized biomedical science area. It incorporates all of the pre-veterinary medicine course requirements for the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (PPVM) and can be modified so that it can meet the admission requirements for any AVMA-COE accredited veterinary school.
It also allows students to study biomedical science areas by selecting biomedical sciences elective courses.
Veterinary Medicine Option
This option, commonly called a 3+2 Program, allows a veterinary science major, who is admitted to an AVMA-COE accredited professional veterinary medical program before earning the bachelor of science in veterinary science, the opportunity of earning that baccalaureate degree after completing the first two years of the professional program. The applicant under this option must have successfully completed all of the university ACE program requirements, except ACE 10. Credits earned for courses taken as part of the professional program are transferred and applied toward the baccalaureate degree requirements.
This degree may be earned in four years, but if the student is not prepared to start the science-intensive veterinary science program, its completion will take longer. Adequate preparation includes math proficiency, as indicated by the Nebraska Math Proficiency Examination (MPE). Students who do not place into at least MATH 102 Trigonometry may take longer to complete the baccalaureate degree.
Graduates may obtain employment in veterinary product sales, research and development; biotech and pharmaceutical industries; biomedical science laboratories; federal, state, and local health-related agencies; and in animal care.
College Requirements
College Admission
Requirements for admission into the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) are consistent with general University admission requirements (one unit equals one high school year): 4 units of English, 4 units of mathematics, 3 units of natural sciences, 3 units of social sciences, and 2 units of world language. Students must also meet performance requirements: a 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average OR an ACT composite of 20 or higher, writing portion not required OR a score of 1040 or higher on the SAT Critical Reading and Math sections OR rank in the top one-half of graduating class; transfer students must have a 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative grade point average and 2.0 on the most recent term of attendance.
Admission Deficiencies/Removal of Deficiencies
Students who are admitted to CASNR with core course deficiencies must remove these deficiencies within the first 30 credit hours at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, or within the first calendar year at Nebraska, whichever takes longer, excluding foreign languages. Students have up to 60 credit hours to remove world language deficiencies. College-level coursework taken to remove deficiencies may be used to meet degree requirements in CASNR.
Deficiencies in the required entrance subjects can be removed by the completion of specified courses in the University or by correspondence.
The Office of Admissions, Alexander Building (south entrance), City Campus, provides information to new students on how deficiencies can be removed.
College Degree Requirements
Curriculum Requirements
The curriculum requirements of the College consist of three areas: ACE (Achievement-Centered Education), College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Core, and Degree Program requirements and electives. All three areas of the College Curriculum Requirements are incorporated within the description of the Major/Degree Program sections of the catalog. The individual major/degree program listings of classes ensures that a student will meet the minimum curriculum requirements of the College.
World Languages/Language Requirement
Two units of a world language are required. This requirement is usually met with two years of high school language.
Experiential Learning
All undergraduates in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources must take an Experiential Learning (EL) designated course. This may include 0-credit courses designed to document co-curricular activities recognized as Experiential Learning.
Minimum Hours Required for Graduation
The College grants the bachelors degree in programs associated with agricultural sciences, natural resources, and related programs. Students working toward a degree must earn at least 120 semester hours of credit. A minimum cumulative grade point average of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) must be maintained throughout the course of studies and is required for graduation. Some degree programs have a higher cumulative grade point average required for graduation. Please check the degree program on its graduation cumulative grade point average.
Grade Rules
Removal of C-, D, and F Grades
Only the most recent letter grade received in a given course will be used in computing a student’s cumulative grade point average if the student has completed the course more than once and previously received a grade or grades below C in that course.
The previous grade (or grades) will not be used in the computation of the cumulative grade point average, but it will remain a part of the academic record and will appear on any transcript.
A student can remove from his/her cumulative average a course grade of C-, D+, D, D-, or F if the student repeats the same course at the University of Nebraska and receives a grade other than P (pass), I (incomplete), N (no pass), W (withdrew), or NR (no report). If a course is no longer being offered, it is not eligible for the revised grade point average computation process.
For complete procedures and regulations, see the Office of the University Registrar website at http://www.unl.edu/regrec/course-repeats.
Pass/No Pass
Students in CASNR may take any course offered on a Pass/No Pass basis within the 24-hour limitation established by the Faculty Senate. However, a department may specify that the Pass/No Pass status of its courses be limited to non-majors or may choose to offer some courses for letter grades only.
GPA Requirements
A minimum cumulative grade point average of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) must be maintained throughout the course of studies and is required for graduation. Some degree programs have a higher cumulative grade point average required for graduation. Please check the degree program on its graduation cumulative grade point average.
Transfer Credit Rules
To be considered for admission a transfer student, Nebraska resident or nonresident, must have an accumulated average of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum C average in the last semester of attendance at another college. Transfer students who have completed less than 12 credit hours of college study must submit either ACT or SAT scores.
Ordinarily, credits earned at an accredited college are accepted by the University. The College, however, will evaluate all hours submitted on an application for transfer and reserves the right to accept or reject any of them. Sixty (60) is the maximum number of hours the University will accept on transfer from a two-year college. Ninety (90) is the maximum number of hours the University will accept from a four-year college. Transfer credit in the degree program must be approved by the degree program advisor on a Request for Substitution Form to meet specific course requirements, group requirements, or course level requirements in the major. At least 9 hours in the major field, including the capstone course, must be completed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln regardless of the number of hours transferred.
The College will accept no more than 10 semester hours of C-, D+, D, and D- grades from other schools. The C-, D+, D, and D- grades can only be applied to free electives. This policy does not apply to the transfer of grades from UNO or UNK to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Joint Academic Transfer Programs
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has agreements with many institutions to support joint academic programs. The transfer programs include dual degree programs and cooperative degree programs. Dual degree programs offer students the opportunity to receive a degree from a participating institution and also to complete the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in CASNR. Cooperative programs result in a single degree from either the University of Nebraska–Lincoln or the cooperating institution.
Dual Degree Programs
A to B Programs
The A to B Program, a joint academic program offered by the CASNR and participating community colleges, allows students to complete the first two years of a degree program at the participating community college and continue their education and study in a degree program leading toward a bachelor of science degree.
The A to B Program provides a basic knowledge plus specialized coursework. Students transfer into CASNR with junior standing.
Depending on the community college, students enrolled in the A to B Program may complete the requirements for an associate of science at the community college, transfer to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and work toward a bachelor of science degree.
Participating community colleges include:
- Central Community College
- Metropolitan Community College
- Mid-Plains Community College
- Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
- Nebraska Indian Community College
- Northeast Community College
- Southeast Community College
- Western Nebraska Community College
3+2 Programs
Two specialized degree programs in animal science and veterinary science are offered jointly with an accredited college or school of veterinary medicine. These two programs permit CASNR animal science or veterinary science students to receive a bachelor of science degree from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a degree in animal science or veterinary science after successfully completing two years of the professional curriculum in veterinary medicine at an accredited veterinary school. Students who successfully complete the 3+2 Program, must provide transcripts and complete the Application for Degree form via MyRED. Students without MyRED access may apply for graduation in person at Husker Hub in the Canfield Administration Building, or by mail. Students should discuss these degree programs with their academic advisor.
Cooperative Degree Programs
Academic credit from the University and a cooperating institution are applied towards a four-year degree from either the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (University degree-granting program) or the cooperating institution (non-University degree-granting program). All have approved programs of study.
UNL Degree-Granting Programs
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln degree-granting program is designed to provide students the opportunity to complete a two-year program of study at one of the four-year institutions listed below, transfer to CASNR, and complete the requirements for a bachelor of science degree.
Chadron State College. Chadron State College offers a 2+2 program leading to a grassland ecology and management degree program and a transfer program leading to a bachelor of science in agricultural education in the teaching option.
Wayne State College. Wayne State College offers a 3+1 program leading to a bachelor of science in plant biology in the ecology and management option and a 3+1 program leading to a bachelor of science in Applied Science.
University of Nebraska at Kearney. Transfer programs are available for students pursuing degree programs leading to a bachelor of science degree.
University of Nebraska at Omaha. Transfer programs are available for students pursuing degree programs leading to a bachelor of science degree.
Non University of Nebraska–Lincoln Degree-Granting Programs
CASNR cooperates with other institutions to provide coursework that is applied towards a degree at the cooperating institution. Pre-professional programs offered by CASNR allow students to complete the first two or three years of a degree program at the University prior to transferring and completing a degree at the cooperating institution.
Chadron State College–Range Science. The 3+1 Program in range science allows Chadron State College students to pursue a range science degree through Chadron State College. Students complete three years of coursework at Chadron State College and one year of specialized range science coursework (32 credit hours) at CASNR.
Dordt College (Iowa)–Agricultural Education: Teaching Option. This program allows students to pursue an Agricultural Education Teaching Option degree leading toward a bachelor of science in agricultural education. Students at Dordt College will complete 90 credit hours in the Agricultural Education: Teaching Option Transfer Program.
Residency
Students must complete at least 30 of the total hours for their degree using University of Nebraska–Lincoln credits. At least 18 of the 30 credit hours must be in courses offered through CASNR1 (>299) including the appropriate ACE 10 degree requirement or an approved ACE 10 substitution offered through another Nebraska college and excluding independent study regardless of the number of hours transferred. Credit earned during education abroad may be used toward the residency requirement if students register through the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and participate in prior-approved education abroad programs. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln open enrollment and summer independent study courses count toward residence.
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Includes courses taught by CASNR faculty through interdisciplinary prefixes (e.g., LIFE, MBIO, ENVR, SCIL, EAEP, HRTM, ENSC) and CASNR crosslisted courses taught by non-CASNR faculty.
Online and Distance Education
There are many opportunities to earn college credit online through the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Some of these credits may be applicable not only as elective credits but also toward the fulfillment of the College’s education requirements. Credits earned online may count toward residency. However, certain offerings may not be counted toward scholarship requirements or academic recognition criteria.
For further information, contact:
Office of Online and Distance Education
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
305 Brace Labs
Lincoln, NE 68588-0109
402-472-4681
http://online.unl.edu/
Independent Study Rules
Students wishing to take part in independent studies must obtain permission; complete and sign a contract form; and furnish copies of the contract to the instructor, advisor, departmental office, and the Dean’s Office. The contract should be completed before registration. Forms are available in 103 Agricultural Hall or online at the CASNR website.
Independent study projects include research, literature review or extension of coursework under the supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member.
Students may only count 12 hours of independent study toward their degrees and no more than 6 hours can be counted during their last 36 hours earned, excluding senior thesis, internships, and courses taught under an independent study number.
Other College Degree Requirements
Capstone Course Requirement
A capstone course is required for each CASNR degree program. A capstone course is defined as a course in which students are required to integrate diverse bodies of knowledge to solve a problem or formulate a policy of societal importance.
ACE Requirements
All students must fulfill the Achievement Centered Education (ACE) requirements. Information about the ACE program may be viewed at ace.unl.edu.
The minimum requirements of CASNR reflect the common core of courses that apply to students pursuing degrees in the college. Students should work with an advisor to satisfy ACE outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 10 with the college requirements.
Catalog Rule
Students must fulfill the requirements stated in the catalog for the academic year in which they are first admitted to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln or when they were first admitted to a Joint Academic Transfer Program. Students transferring from a community college, but without admission to a Joint Academic Transfer Program, may be eligible to fulfill the requirements as stated in the catalog for an academic year in which they were enrolled at the community college prior to attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. This decision should be made in consultation with academic advisors, provided the student a) was enrolled in a community college during the catalog year they are utilizing, b) maintained continuous enrollment at the previous institution for 1 academic year or more, and c) continued enrollment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln within 1 calendar year from their last term at the previous institution. In consultation with advisors, a student may choose to follow a subsequent catalog for any academic year in which they are admitted to and enrolled as a degree-seeking student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Students must complete all degree requirements from a single catalog year. The catalog which a student follows for degree requirements may not be more than 10 years old at the time of graduation.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of veterinary science will be able to:
- Take requisite courses for application to veterinary school of the student’s choice. Converse in a knowledgeable and professional manner with employers and colleagues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method and impact of research in health and disease.
- Demonstrate general understanding of the impact of veterinary science on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in animals.
Major Requirements
Core Requirements
The following basic courses are required for all students majoring in veterinary science. Additionally, students must select and meet the requirements of one of the veterinary science options.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College Integrative Course and ACE 8 | ||
| SCIL 101 | Science and Decision-Making for a Complex World | 3 |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 3 | |
| Veterinary Science | ||
| PVET 101 | Success in Veterinary Science | 1 |
| ACE 10/Capstone | ||
| VBMS 403 | Integrated Principles and Prevention of Livestock Diseases | 4 |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 5 | |
| Natural Science Courses | ||
| Life Sciences | ||
| LIFE 120 & LIFE 120L | Fundamentals of Biology I and Fundamentals of Biology I laboratory (ACE 4) | 4 |
| LIFE 121 & LIFE 121L | Fundamentals of Biology II and Fundamentals of Biology II Laboratory (ACE 4) | 4 |
| BIOS 312 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOS 314 | Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| Genetics | ||
| PLAS 215 | Genetics | 4 |
| or BIOS 206 | General Genetics | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Select from the following courses, one in either anatomy or physiology is required, but one course in each subject area is recommended: | 4-9 | |
| Animal Physiological Systems | ||
| Human Physiology and Human Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Human Anatomy | ||
VBMS 407 | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| BIOS 302 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| Immunology | ||
| BIOS 443 / VBMS 443 / MBIO 443 | Immunology | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | ||
| CHEM 109A & CHEM 109L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 110A & CHEM 110L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 251 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 253 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 141 | Elementary General Physics I | 5 |
| Biological Chemistry | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Elements of Biochemistry and Laboratory for Elements of Biochemistry | ||
| Biochemistry I: Structure and Metabolism and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 47 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Select 5-6 hours from the following: | 5-6 | |
| Trigonometry | ||
| College Algebra and Trigonometry (only 2 credits apply) | ||
| Applied Calculus (ACE 3) | ||
| Calculus I (ACE 3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (ACE 3) | ||
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 5 | |
| Communications | ||
| Written Communication (ACE 1) | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Writing and Inquiry | ||
or ENGL 150H | Honors Writing: Writing and Inquiry | |
| Writing and Argument | ||
or ENGL 151H | Honors Writing: Writing and Argument | |
| Writing and Communities | ||
or ENGL 254H | Honors: Writing and Communities | |
| Basic Business Communication | ||
| Technical Communication I | ||
| Technical Communication II (if not taken as ACE 2 course) | ||
| Oral Communication (ACE 2) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Skills for Leadership | ||
| Communication in the 21st Century | ||
or COMM 101H | Honors: Communication in the 21st Century | |
| Public Speaking | ||
or COMM 209H | Honors: Public Speaking | |
| Communicating in Small Groups | ||
| Visual Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Business and Professional Communication | ||
| Technical Communication II | ||
| Sales Communication | ||
| Environmental Communication Skills | ||
| Visual Communication with Animation | ||
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 9 | |
| Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences | ||
| Economics (ACE 6) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Economics of Agriculture | ||
| Economic Essentials and Issues | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
or ECON 211H | Honors: Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
or ECON 212H | Honors: Principles of Microeconomics | |
| ACE Courses | ||
| Select one course each from ACE outcomes 5, 7, and 9 | 9 | |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 81 | |
Biomedical Science Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of 10 hours from the following: | 10 | |
| Introduction to the Principles of Biosecurity and Disease Transmission | ||
VBMS 407 | ||
| Functional Histology | ||
| General Pharmacology and Toxicology | ||
| Basic Molecular Infectious Diseases | ||
| Wildlife Health | ||
| Pathogenic Microbiology | ||
| Independent Study in Veterinary Science | ||
| Honors Thesis | ||
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 10 | |
| Biomedical Science Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of 15 hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Animal Nutrition and Feeding | ||
| Companion Animal Nutrition | ||
| Animal Breeding and Genetics | ||
| Physiology and Management of Reproduction | ||
| Advanced Animal Nutrition | ||
| New Techniques in Reproductive Biology | ||
| Endocrinology | ||
| Physiology of Animal Cells and Tissues | ||
| Biology of Viruses | ||
| Parasitology | ||
| Vertebrate Zoology | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Comparative Physiology | ||
| Comparative Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Practical Bioinformatics Laboratory | ||
| Evolutionary Medicine | ||
| Microbial Physiology | ||
| Field Epidemiology | ||
| Field Parasitology | ||
| Medical Greek and Latin | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Toxins in the Environment | ||
| Food Microbiology | ||
| Food Microbiology Laboratory | ||
| Food Safety Microbiology | ||
| Food Toxicology | ||
| Microbiology of Fermented Foods | ||
| Microbiology of Fermented Foods Laboratory | ||
| Ecophysiology of Wildlife | ||
| Food Safety and Sanitation | ||
| Elementary General Physics II | ||
The following courses may also apply toward the 15-hour requirement if not taken for ACE 10/Capstone or Veterinary Science course requirements. | ||
| Advanced Special Topics in Veterinary Science | ||
| Introduction to the Principles of Biosecurity and Disease Transmission | ||
VBMS 407 | ||
| Functional Histology | ||
| General Pharmacology and Toxicology | ||
| Basic Molecular Infectious Diseases | ||
| Pathogenic Microbiology | ||
| Independent Study in Veterinary Science | ||
| Honors Thesis | ||
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 15 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 1-17 hours | 14 | |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 14 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Complete requirements | 81-85 | |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 81 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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If not taken for microbiology requirement.
Veterinary Medicine Option
This option is for University of Nebraska–Lincoln students who enter a veterinary professional program before earning their University BS in veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences degree and who have completed all of the Veterinary Science Core Requirements, except ACE 10. This option allows them to transfer credits from an AVMA-COE-accredited professional veterinary medical program to fulfill the rest of the degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Equivalent Courses | ||
| Select equivalent courses from college/school of veterinary medicine 1 | ||
| Ethics & Jurisprudence (ACE 10 equivalent capstone course) 2 | 4-5 | |
| Veterinary Anatomy I | 6 | |
| Veterinary Anatomy II | 4 | |
| Veterinary Histology | 4 | |
| Animal Physiology I | 4 | |
| General Veterinary Pathology | 3 | |
| Systemic Veterinary Pathology | 4 | |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 29 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Complete requirements 3 | 77-81 | |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 77 | |
| General Electives | ||
| Complete electives | 0-17 | |
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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These credits will be transferred from an accredited college or school of veterinary medicine. The student must have successfully completed two years of study toward a DVM/VMD degree.
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This course must include ethics, animal welfare, and jurisprudence to qualify as the capstone for the major and also must be certified as ACE 10 equivalent. For students enrolled in the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine at Nebraska and the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, the capstone equivalent is the two-course sequence, VMED 511 and VMED 512 (3 hr) and II (2 hr) respectively.
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All Veterinary Science Core Requirements must be completed, except ACE 10.
Additional Major Requirements
Grade Rules
C- and D Grades
Most veterinary schools require a grade of at least a C in courses required for admission. Exact course grade requirements for admission should be determined for each veterinary school to which an application is to be made.
Pass/No Pass Policy
Courses intended to satisfy veterinary school requirements must be taken on a graded A-F basis to satisfy entry requirements. Veterinary school required courses taken for Pass/No Pass will not be accepted. Please consult with your advisor and each veterinary school to which an application is to be made.
GPA Requirements
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 is required for graduation.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 is generally required for application to a veterinary school. Exact GPA requirement for admission should be obtained for each veterinary school to which application is to be made.
Requirements for Minor Offered by Department
The veterinary science minor is designed for students from across the University with interests in animal health, biotechnology, and biomedical sciences. Students completing a minor in veterinary science will be better prepared to apply to professional schools and will also be candidates for graduate research positions after they complete their baccalaureate degree. The course of study leading to the minor should be developed in consultation with the chief pre-veterinary advisor in the School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. A total of no more than 3 hours of credit in VBMS 496 Independent Study in Veterinary Science and no more than 6 hours of credit of VBMS 499H Honors Thesis can be applied to the minor. The veterinary science minor will consist of completion of at least 12 credit hours of formal coursework in veterinary and biomedical sciences with grades of at least a C in each VBMS course, which are selected from the following upper division courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for the Minor | ||
| Select 12 hours of the following: | 12 | |
| Principles and Prevention of Livestock Diseases | ||
| Advanced Special Topics in Veterinary Science | ||
| Integrated Principles and Prevention of Livestock Diseases | ||
| Introduction to the Principles of Biosecurity and Disease Transmission | ||
VBMS 407 | ||
| Functional Histology | ||
| General Pharmacology and Toxicology | ||
| Basic Molecular Infectious Diseases | ||
| Wildlife Health | ||
| Pathogenic Microbiology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Independent Study in Veterinary Science 1 | ||
| Honors Thesis 2 | ||
| Credit Hours Subtotal: | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Description: Fundamentals of signalment assessment including identification of domestic animal breeds, description of coat, color and markings, terms used when describing species, age, gender, reproductive status, and collections of animals, and introduction to species-specific life history and vital signs.
| Credit Hours: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 2 |
| Max credits per degree: | 2 |
| Grading Option: | Graded |
Credit Hours:2
ACE:
Six (6) hours maximum special topics hours total. May be repeated up to three times so long as the topics are different.
Description: Special topics in veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences. Topics vary each term.
| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
Credit Hours:1-3
ACE:
Description: Management techniques in the control of metabolic, infectious, and parasitic diseases of domestic animals and understanding of basic concepts of the important diseases of livestock.
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
Credit Hours:3
ACE:
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing
Eight (8) hours maximum special topics hours total. May be repeated up to three times so long as the topics are different.
Description: Advanced topics in veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences. Topics vary each term.
| Credit Hours: | 1-4 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 4 |
| Max credits per degree: | 8 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
Credit Hours:1-4
ACE:
Capstone course.
Description: Emphasizes integrated management techniques of livestock, and understanding the basic integrated concepts of the important diseases of domestic animals. Biotechnology in animal health and current issues in management practices to control diseases.
| Credit Hours: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 4 |
| Max credits per degree: | 4 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
| ACE Outcomes: | ACE 10 Integrated Product |
Credit Hours:4
ACE:ACE 10 Integrated Product
Prerequisites: VBMS 406: Open to juniors or seniors who have completed LIFE 120 & LIFE 121. VBMS 806: Open to graduate students enrolled in the UNL Graduate College. VMED 506: Open to veterinary professional students.
Description: An introduction into biosecurity and the principles of disease transmission. Covering the concepts of infectious disease transmission with practical applications for control and prevention.
| Credit Hours: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 2 |
| Max credits per degree: | 2 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
| Offered: | SPRING |
Credit Hours:2
ACE:
Description: Microscopic anatomy of the tissues and organs of major vertebrate species, including humans. Normal cellular arrangements of tissues and organs as related to their macroscopic anatomy and function, with reference to sub-cellular characteristics and biochemical processes. Functional relationships among cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, contributory to organismal well being. General introduction to pathological processes and principles underlying some diseases.
| Credit Hours: | 4 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 4 |
| Max credits per degree: | 4 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
| Course and Laboratory Fee: | $15 |
Credit Hours:4
ACE:
Description: Basic principles and sciences of drug action (as therapeutic agents) and of adverse (toxic) effects of harmful chemical substances. Discussion of these concepts as they relate to animal production and care, regulatory concerns, legal and ethical decisions, human and animal health hazards, food safety, and environmental contamination.
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
| Offered: | FALL |
Credit Hours:3
ACE:
Prerequisites: BIOS 312.
Offered spring semester of odd-numbered calendar years.
Description: Introduction to the molecular, genetic and cellular aspects of microbial pathogenesis in humans and animals. Critical reviews of original scientific literature and development of manuscript and proposal writing.
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
| Offered: | SPRING |
Credit Hours:3
ACE:
Description: Introduction to ecological, social, and institutional issues. Engage in discussions of important zoonotic diseases, diseases of conservation concern, non-infectious threats, and strategies for assessing and managing wildlife health.
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Grading Option: | Graded |
| Offered: | SPRING |
Credit Hours:3
ACE:
Description: Molecular approaches to the study of prokaryotic cell structure and physiology, including growth, cell division, metabolism, and alternative microbial life styles.
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
| Course and Laboratory Fee: | $20 |
Credit Hours:3
ACE:
Prerequisites: BIOS 312
Description: Fundamental principles involved in host-microorganism interrelationships. Identification of pathogens, isolation, propagation, mode of transmission, pathogenicity, symptoms, treatment, prevention of disease, epidemiology, and methods of control.
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
| Course and Laboratory Fee: | $25 |
Credit Hours:3
ACE:
Prerequisites: BIOS 312
Description: Fundamental principles involved in host-microorganism interrelationships. Identification of pathogens, isolation, propagation, mode of transmission, pathogenicity, symptoms, treatment, prevention of disease, epidemiology, and methods of control.
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
| Course and Laboratory Fee: | $25 |
Credit Hours:3
ACE:
Description: Fundamental consideration of cellular and humoral mechanisms of immunity, the structure and function of immunoglobulins, antigen-antibody interactions; hypersensitivity; transplantation and tumor immunity; immune and autoimmune disorders.
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
Credit Hours:3
ACE:
Prerequisites: 12 hrs veterinary science or closely related areas and permission.
Description: Individual or group projects in research, literature review, or extension of course work under supervision and evaluation of a departmental faculty member.
| Credit Hours: | 1-5 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 5 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Grading Option: | Graded with Option |
Credit Hours:1-5
ACE:
Prerequisites: Admission to the University Honors Program and permission.
AGRI 299H recommended.
Description: Conduct a scholarly research project and write a University Honors Program or undergraduate thesis.
| Credit Hours: | 3-6 |
|---|---|
| Max credits per semester: | 6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Grading Option: | Graded |
Credit Hours:3-6
ACE:
PLEASE NOTE
This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your college or department academic advisor. Advisors also can help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.
Veterinary Science - Biomedical Science
Critical - Performance Measure: 2.00 GPA required for graduation.
- ***Total Credits Applying Toward 120 Total Hours***
Veterinary Science - Veterinary Medicine
Critical - Performance Measure: 2.00 GPA required for graduation.
- ***Total Credits Applying Toward 120 Total Hours***
Career Information
The following represents a sample of the internships, jobs and graduate school programs that current students and recent graduates have reported.
Jobs of Recent Graduates
- Veterinarian Practicing Partner, The Animal Center - Alliance, NE
- Laboratory Technician, Zoetis - Lincoln, NE
- Vet Assistant, Veterinary Clinic - Laurel, NE
- Animal Rehabilitation intern, Mote Aquarium - Sarasota, FL
- Scientist, CEVA Biomune - Kansas City, KS
- Chemical Analyst, Midwest Laboratories - Omaha, NE
- Vet Assistant, Stolley Park Vet Clinic - Grand Island, NE
- Receptionist/Kennel Staff, Pitts Veterinary Hospital - Lincoln, NE
- Wrangler - Yellowstone National Park, WY
- Client Care Specialist & Kennel Attendant, Belmont Veterinary Center - Lincoln, NE
Internships
- Intern, GPVEC/MARC, University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Clay Center, NE
- Intern, Kings Veterinary Services - Lemoore, CA
- Intern, Neurobiology Lab, University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Lincoln, NE
- Intern, Companion Animal Veterinary Clinic - Norfolk, NE
- Equine Clinic Intern, Veterinary Hospital at UFMG - Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Intern, Cargill - Waco, TX
- Research Assistant, School of Marine and Animal Science, Univerisity of Miami - Miami, FL
- Reasearch Student, Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
- Animal Agriculture Food, Safety, & Quality Intern, Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats - Waco, TX
- Marketing Assistant, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission - Lincoln, NE
Graduate & Professional Schools
- DVM Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Iowa State - Lincoln, NE/Ames, IA
- DVM program, Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS
- Doctor of Pharmacy Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha, NE
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Bryan College of Health Science - Lincoln, NE
- Ph.D. Program, Montana State University - Bozeman, MT