Pre-Veterinary Medicine - Pre-Professional Health Sciences, A.S.
Start your journey to becoming a veterinarian with our A.S. program. Learn biology, physics, and more.
About the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Degree
- Love working with animals?
- Ready for a competitive, challenging, yet rewarding career in medicine?
- Dream of attending a professional school?
- Interested in caring for the health of animals, both large and small?
- Excited about diagnosing, treating, and researching medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals?
- At TCC, you’ll receive expert instruction in biology, physics, mathematics, and the liberal arts.
- Be well-prepared to transfer to a four-year university.
- Complete your Bachelor’s degree while finishing prerequisite coursework.
- Begin the process of applying for admission to a school of veterinary medicine.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Degree Details
Prepare for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine. Explore our program and discover the path to your dream profession.
After successfully completing this program, you will have the ability to:
- Apply scientific method.
- Integrate concepts from several disciplines around a clinical theme.
- Communicate biological information through oral, written, or digital presentation techniques.
- Discuss issues involving biology in society.
- Use proper laboratory techniques.
- Evaluate scientific literature.
- Compare and contrast anatomical features of vertebrate animals.
View the Degree Requirements to find out which courses and credits you'll need to earn your degree.
Explore the Program Map to see how you can complete your degree in just two years. If you're considering transferring to a four-year university, check out the Transfer Map to plan your next steps.
Careers in Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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Transfer your degree to a four-year school seamlessly
Plan your path to a bachelor’s degree with a smooth, affordable transition from TCC to your chosen university. For a personal degree plan, contact your TCC academic advisor.