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Veterinary sciences


What is a veterinary sciences major?

Veterinary sciences is an integrated program of study in one or more of the veterinary medical or clinical sciences or a program undifferentiated as to title. Sub-topics include veterinary anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pathology, toxicology, large animal surgery and medicine, small animal surgery and medicine, comparative and laboratory animal medicine, preventive medicine, infectious diseases as well as veterinary biomedical sciences. A wide variety of course topics include histology, ultrastructure, molecular biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, neuroscience, electrophysiology, electron microscopy, computer imaging, applications to specific species, viral therapy, inherited metabolic diseases, environmental toxicology, anatomical and clinical pathology, necropsy and biopsy techniques, clinical laboratory analysis, pathological interpretation, as well as disease diagnosis, among others.

How much do veterinary sciences majors make?

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How popular is veterinary sciences as a major?

Each year, around 540 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 230 students obtain an associate degree in veterinary sciences. In 2021, 545 students received a bachelor's degree and 219 students received an associate degree. This is relatively the same number of veterinary sciences majors as there were in 2020. Veterinary sciences is one of the most popular majors within veterinary studies.

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