Biology - Pre-Veterinary Concentration, B.S.
The Pre-Veterinary concentration allows students to study diverse aspects of animal biology. The concentration prepares students for a variety of animal focused careers and aligns with the prerequisite courses for veterinary programs. Students gain hands-on experience working with animals through coursework and internships. Students can complete animal care internships at MCLA, the Berkshire Museum and/or local animal hospitals.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 101 | Biology Seminar for Majors | 1 |
| BIOL 150 | Introduction to Biology I: Cells | 4 |
| BIOL 160 | Introduction to Biology II: Organisms | 4 |
| BIOL 240 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 302 | Applied Statistics in Biology | 1 |
| BIOL 320 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 360 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Special Topics in Biology (Vertebrate Zoology) | ||
| Special Topics in Biology (Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy) | ||
| BIOL 450 | Animal Behavior | 4 |
| BIOL 540 | Biology Internship | 1 |
| Upper Level Biology Electives | 6 | |
| CHEM 150 | Introduction to Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 152 | Introduction to Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| MATH 232 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 232H | Honors: Introduction to Statistics | |
| PHYS 131 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 132 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 62-63 | |