PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE / ANIMAL SCIENCE
Faculty
Bachelor’s in Biology (B.S.), emphasis in Pre-Veterinary Medicine / Animal Science
The Bachelor’s in Biology with emphasis on Pre-Veterinary Medicine or Animal Science best prepares students for admission to veterinary medical school.
Gaining admission to veterinary medical schools is highly competitive—more so even than medical school—and you will want to begin planning your undergraduate curriculum with this in mind. Our program is uniquely dedicated to academic excellence, real-world career preparation, and developing lifelong patterns of intellectual growth while also being uncompromising in the faith. TMU produces students who are intellectually competent and an exemplary testimony no matter where the Lord may lead them in their careers.
WE HOLD CHRIST AND SCRIPTURE AS INERRANT AND ABOVE ALL ELSE. EVERYTHING IS INTERPRETED THROUGH THAT LENS WITHOUT COMPROMISE. THIS MEANS THE BIBLE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, NOT SCIENCE FOR THE BIBLE. - Dr. Joe Francis, Dean of the School of Science, Mathematics, Technology & Health
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Median starting salary ranges from $34,600 - $52,569 according to PayScale 2017
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95% Medical School acceptance rate. Master’s graduates are accepted into the graduate school of their choice at a high rate.
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Small class sizes of 12:1 means close student-teacher relationships and valuable individual attention
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Career prospects for Veterinary Medicine in Southern California are diverse and numerous
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Students may benefit from 360-degree spiritual growth and development, a vibrant student life, comprehensive financial aid, and a wide range of innovative resources for academics, career preparation, athletics, music & arts, study abroad, and community outreach.
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TOP 10 Christian Universities and TOP 15% Colleges with the Best Academics in California (Niche.com, 2019)
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology
Students are required to complete 41 Biology Core units, 23 Biology Emphasis units, 33 General Education units, and 21 Bible units. A minimum total of 122 units are required to graduate.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology
Students are required to complete 33 Biology Core units, 12 Biology Emphasis units, 33 General Education units, and 21 Bible units. A minimum total of 122 units are required to graduate.
Potential Careers
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Veterinarian
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Marine Biologist
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Equine Veterinarian
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Animal Scientist
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Zookeeper
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Research Biologist
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Animal Production Manager
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Agribusiness Manager
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Animal Reproduction Technician
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Federal Meat Inspector
Core Courses |
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| Degree Checklist |
| LS312 Animal Physiology |
| LS302 Vertebrate Anatomy & Systematics |
| LS318 Conservation Bio. & Sustainabilit |
| LS362 Medical Microbiology |
| LS318 Conservation Bio. & Sustainability |
| LS388 Mathematical Ecology |
| LS341 Ecology |
| B121 Essentials of Christian Thought |
| Old Testament Survey I & II |
| New Testament Survey I & II |
| Christian Theology I & II |