Science Specialization in Veterinary Preparation

Transfer Programs
Degree
Associate of Arts and Sciences with a Specialization in Veterinary Preparation
Length
Four-semester (two-year) program
Purpose

The Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science, Specialization in Veterinary Preparation, is designed to fulfill the course requirements and suggested electives to apply to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and to prepare students for the admission interview process.

Note:  Completion of the program does not guarantee admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program.  Students who do not gain admission to the DVM program after completion of the Science, Specialization in Veterinary Preparation program will be prepared to transfer to a 4-year university in a science curriculum.  

Requirements

Students are urged to become acquainted with the DVM admission process and consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Completion of the Science, Vet Prep program requires competency in English and MDE 60 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, qualification through Multiple Measures (GPA), or by satisfactorily completing the required MDE units or equivalent.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BIO 101
General Biology I
 3 3 4
CHM 111
College Chemistry I
 3 3 4
ENG 111
College Composition I
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
ENGL 1105
Radford University
CORE 101
Old Dominion University
ENGL 110C
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED
Liberty University
ENGL 101
Emory & Henry College
ENG 100
MTH 166
Precalculus with Trigonometry
 4-5
SDV 100 2
College Success Skills
 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 10 6 16  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BIO 102
General Biology II
 3 3 4
CHM 112
College Chemistry II
 3 3 4
ENG 112
College Composition II
 3 0 3
MTH 245 1
Statistics I
 3 0 3
PSY 200
Principles of Psychology
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
PSYC 1004
Radford University
PSYC 121
Old Dominion University
PSYC 201S
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
PSY 1013
Liberty University
PSYC 101
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 15 6 17  

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
CHM 260
Introductory Biochemistry
 3 0 3
ELE 6 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3
ELE 5 Literature Elective 3 0 3
PHY 201 4
General College Physics I
 3 3 4
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
PHYS 111
SOC 200 3
Principles of Sociology
 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 15 3 16  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
CHM 241
Organic Chemistry I
 3 0 3
CHM 243
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
 0 3 1
ELE 3 Social Science Elective 3 0 3
HIM 113 7
Medical Terminology and Disease Processes I
 3 0 3
PHY 202 4
General College Physics II
 3 3 4
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
PHYS 112
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 12 6 14