PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
PRE-PROFESIONAL PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (2012-13)
TRANSFER Option
This program of courses is designed to meet the entrance requirements for a School of Veterinary. Students may
apply in the fall of their junior year at Eastern. Students may transfer applicable credits earned at Auburn back to
Eastern enabling the student to earn a B.S. Degree from EKU.
Freshman (1st Semester) 15-17 hrs
Freshman (2nd Semester) 17 hrs
BTO 100 Orientation (1 hr)
AGR 125 Principles of Animal Science
AGR 126 Animal Science Lab (1 hr)
Element 1A ENG 101 English I
Element 2 MAT 109, 124 or 261 (3-5 hrs)
Element 4B CHE 111 Chemistry I
Element 4B CHE 111L Chemistry I Lab (1 hr)
Sophomore (1st Semester) 18 hrs
Element 4A BIO 111 Biology (4 hrs)
CHE 112 Chemistry II
CHE 112L Chemistry Lab (1 hr)
Element 1B ENG 102 English II
Element 1C Communication
Wellness
Sophomore (2nd Semester) 16 hrs
AGR 321 Feeds & Feeding (4 hrs)
BIO 112 Biology (4 hrs)
CHI 361 Organic Chemistry I
CHE 361L Organic I Lab (1 hr)
Element 5A History
Additional SBS (3 hrs)
Junior (1st Semester) 17 hrs
CHE 362 Organic Chemistry II
CHE 362L Organic II Lab (1 hr)
Element 5B Social and Behavioral
Element 6
Additional SBS (3 hrs)
Science Elective, AGR or BIO*
Junior (2nd Semester) 15 hrs
Element 3B ENG 211 or 212 Literature
PHY 131 Physics (5 hrs)
Element 6
Additional A&H (3 hrs)
Science Elective AGR or BIO*
AGR 305 Professional Skills Seminar (1 hr)
Element 3A MUH 171, ART 200 or THE 100
PHY 132 Physics II (5 hrs)
CHE 431 Metabolic Biochemistry (3 hrs)
Additional A&H
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Area Major, Pre-Veterinary TRANSFER Option
UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 General Education……………………………………………………….36 hours
 Orientation Course (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.)…………………….…. 1 hour
 Wellness…………………………………………………………………. 3 hours
COLLEGE REQUIREMENT...........................................................................1 hour
CORE COURSES AND REQUIREMENTS**................................................ 26-30 hours
ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS………………………33-35 hours
SUPPORTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS....................................................16-18 hours
FREE ELECTIVES.................................. .................... ...............................0-4 hours
TOTAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS…………………………………..120 HRS
* Includes AGR 374, 375, or 376, BIO 315, 320, 331, 348, or 546
** Includes 15-19 hours of agriculture classes in consultation with advisor
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution
Rev. 06/03/2012
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
PRE-PROFESIONAL PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (2012-13)
General 4-Year Option
Following this program of courses, students earn a B.S. degree from EKU that meets the entrance requirements
for a School of Veterinary Medicine. Students typically apply to veterinary school in the fall of their senior year.
Freshman (1st Semester) 15-17 hrs
BTO 100 Orientation* (1 hr)
AGR 125 Principles of Animal Science
AGR 126 Animal Science Lab (1 hr)
Element 1A ENG 101 English I
Element 2 MAT 109, 124 or 261 (3-5 hrs)
Element 4B CHE 111 Chemistry I
Element 4B CHE 111L Chemistry I Lab (1 hr)
Sophomore (1st Semester) 15 hrs
AGR 321 Feeds & Feeding (4 hrs)
BIO 112 Biology (4 hrs)
Element 5A History
CHE 361 Organic Chemistry I
CHE 361L Organic I Lab (1 hr)
Junior (1st Semester) 15 hrs
AGR Animal Science
Element 6
AGR 305 Professional Skills Seminar (1 hr)
AGR 308 Agricultural Economics
BIO Science Elective*
Senior (1st Semester) 16 hrs
AGR 304 Pest Management
AGR Animal Production
Element 3A
PHY 131 Physics I (5 hrs)
Freshman (2nd Semester) 17 hrs
Element 1B ENG 102 English II
Element 1C Communication
Element 4A BIO 111 Biology (4 hrs)
Wellness
CHE 112 Chemistry II
CHE 112L Chemistry Lab (1 hr)
Sophomore (2nd Semester) 14 hrs
CHE 362 Organic Chemistry II
CHE 362L Organic II Lab (1 hr)
Element 5B ECO 230 Economics
AGR Animal Science
AGR Production
Junior (2nd Semester) 16 hrs
AGR 421 Animal Nutrition
AGR 372a Feeds & Feeding Lab (1 hr)
Element 3B
Element 6
AGR 349 Co-op (3 hrs)
BIO Science Elective*
Senior (2nd Semester) 15 hrs
AGR 411 Senior Seminar
PHY 132 Physics II (5 hrs)
AGR 310, 350 or 440
BTS 400 Business & Technology Seminar (0 credit)
AGR Capstone (3 hrs)
CHE 531 Metabolic Biochemistry (3 hrs)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Area Major, Pre-Veterinary GENERAL Option
UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 General Education……………………………………………………….36 hours
 Orientation Course (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.)…………………….…. 1 hour
 Wellness…………………………………………………………………. 3 hours
COLLEGE REQUIREMENT...........................................................................1 hour
CORE COURSES AND REQUIREMENTS................................................ 41-43 hours
ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS………………………18-19 hours
SUPPORTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS....................................................20-22 hours
TOTAL CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS…………………………………..120-125 HRS
* Includes BIO 315, 320, 331, 348, or 546
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution
Rev. 06/03/2012
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
PRE-PROFESIONAL PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (2012-13)
STUDENTS NOT ACCEPTED AT A VETERINARY SCHOOL AFTER THEIR JUNIOR YEAR
These students may continue for a Bachelors Degree. Because of the courses in Pre-Vet Curriculum
most students continue in either Agriculture, Biology or Chemistry, although a degree in any major is
possible. In fact, many students do not get into vet school after their junior year and reapply a second and
sometimes third time.
ALTERNATE CAREERS OTHER THAN VETERINARY MEDICINE
CAREER
DESCRIPTION
Graduate School
Laboratory Technician
Pharmaceutical Sales
Because of the type of courses in the Pre-Veterinary program students often qualify for
graduate studies in:
Animal Science
Biology
Genetics
Nutrition
Microbiology
Reproduction
Other Basic Sciences
Assist in the collection and analysis or research data for government, university and private
laboratories.
Marketing and distribution of Veterinary Medical supplies.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN THE PRE-VETERINARY PROGRAM
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Attend all lectures and laboratories.
Dedicate yourself to getting good grades. Veterinary School is competitive. Good Grades will give you
a competitive edge. A GPA of over a 3.4 will give you a competitive edge.
Work with a Veterinarian. Their reference will be invaluable in assisting you in acceptance at
veterinary school.
Get involved in the Pre-Vet Club & other campus activities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Department of Agriculture
A.B. Carter Building
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: (859) 622-2228
E-mail: John.Settimi@eku.edu
www.agriculture.eku.edu
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution
Rev. 06/03/2012