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Jul 31, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergrad Catalog
Pre-Veterinary Medicine, B.S.
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SF’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine biology program prepares students for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and to be a competitive applicant for veterinary school.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students are proficient in critical, analytical, and integrative thinking in the sciences.
- Students use the scientific method to conduct hypothesis-driven research or complete a science based service project.
- Students demonstrate global consciousness, social responsibility, and ethical awareness in the pursuit of science.
- Students demonstrate leadership and the ability to work in teams.
- Students are proficient at presenting scientific information in oral and written form.
- Students demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts and principles of biology.
- Students are confident, satisfied, and well-prepared to undertake careers in the biological sciences.
Degree Requirements
The B.S. in Biology-Pre-Veterinary Medicine degree requires 128 credit hours:
- 36-37 credit hours of Franciscan Core general education courses,
- 71 credit hours of prescribed courses in biology, chemistry, and physics,
- a minimum of 12 credit hours of directed electives in biology, and
- elective courses as needed
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Major Directed Electives, 9 Credit Hours Minimum from:
Progression Requirements
Pre-Veterinary Medicine biology majors must maintain a Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, and are required to earn a grade of “C” or better in all major courses required by the major, including directed electives. These major courses may be repeated only once. Students not meeting the progression standards can change major to B.S. in Biology or other program at SF. Graduation Requirements
Pre-Veterinary Medicine biology majors are required to pass an exit exam by the end of their senior year. |
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