Animal Healthcare
Develop practical skills through laboratory experiences and direct interaction with live animals.
Pre-Veterinary Science
Turn your passion for animal health into a strong foundation for veterinary medicine and beyond. Through rigorous science coursework, hands-on animal experiences, and faculty mentorship, Tennessee Tech's Pre-Veterinary Science concentration prepares you for veterinary school and a wide range of professional and graduate programs.
The Pre-Veterinary Science Concentration is designed to prepare students with courses required for entry into a college of veterinary medicine and provide them with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. Areas emphasized are nutrition, physiology, genetics, and diseases.
- Strong preparation for veterinary school
- Hands-on learning with live animals
- Research, internships, and study abroad opportunities
- Access to Tech Farm and Oakley Farm
- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- Major: Animal Science
- Concentration: Pre-Veterinary Science
- Delivery Style: On-Campus
Why Pre-Veterinary Science?
Veterinary medicine begins with a strong foundation in science and hands-on animal experience. Tennessee Tech's Pre-Veterinary Science concentration combines coursework in biology, chemistry, animal science, and physiology with real-world learning opportunities that prepare students for veterinary school and other health professions.
Topics Include
- Animal Biology & Physiology
- Chemistry & Biological Sciences
- Animal Nutrition & Genetics
- Animal Health & Disease
- Animal Management
- Laboratory Sciences
Learn By Doing
Science in Action
Build a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, physiology, genetics, and nutrition while connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications.
Experience
Expand your knowledge through undergraduate research, internships, and study abroad opportunities.
At Tennessee Tech, your classroom extends to working farms and research facilities where you'll gain practical experience caring for animals and applying scientific principles.
- 300-acre Tech Farm
- 1,200-acre Oakley Farm
- Live animal laboratory experiences
- Undergraduate research
- Faculty mentorship
Opportunities At Tech
Connect with fellow students, develop leadership skills, and explore career pathways through organizations including:
- Pre-Veterinary Club
- Block & Bridle
- Equestrian Team
- Poultry Science Club
- Agriculture Ambassadors
- Alpha Gamma Sigma
- Sigma Alpha
- Collegiate 4-H & FFA
Opportunities After Tech
With an in-demand field, you can apply your degree to many different opportunities after Tech
- » Continue Your Education
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
- Physical Therapy
- Graduate Programs (M.S., M.Ag., Ph.D.)
- » Career Opportunities
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Clinical Settings
- Research Laboratories
- Food & Agriculture Industries
- Animal Health & Nutrition
Soar to Greater Heights with Tennessee Tech
At Tennessee Tech, you'll build the academic foundation and hands-on experience needed to pursue veterinary school and other professional health programs.
With access to working farms, laboratory-based animal experiences, undergraduate research, and dedicated faculty mentors, you'll graduate prepared for the next step in your education and career.
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