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Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine in Agriculture
B.V.M.A. in agriculture–veterinary medicine
A degree in veterinary medicine is the path toward a focus in medical science, biological research, pets, wildlife activities or domestic livestock, and the pre-veterinary program is the first step.
Students frequently engage in hands-on learning opportunities outside of the classroom, including campus greenhouses.
The K-State difference
Students who love animals and have a passion for the veterinary profession will thrive at K-State. While the College of Veterinary Medicine does not offer a Bachelor of Science degree, the College of Agriculture offers a Bachelor of Science in agriculture-veterinary medicine after successfully completing two years of the professional program.
The College of Veterinary Medicine offers the Veterinary Early Admission Program to high school seniors when they enter K-State. Students can complete a bachelor’s degree at K-State in conjunction with their guaranteed entry into the four-year professional veterinary program.
Did you know?
The College of Veterinary Medicine is fully accredited by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
What classes will I take?
Students work with a faculty advisor to find the best classes for their individual needs. While fulfilling the pre-vet curriculum, students can take additional courses to apply their skills.
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How can I continue my education?
Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
Pathobiology (Ph.D.)
Physiology (Ph.D.)
Veterinary Biomedical Science (M.S.)
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Stem Cell Biotechnology (Graduate Certificate)
What can I do with a degree in veterinary medicine?
The veterinary profession offers many opportunities for self-employment and salaried work with animals, including:
- Laboratory animal medicine technologist
- Private practice veterinarian
- Specialized veterinarian
- Veterinary technologist
- Wildlife manager
- Zoologist
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Department of Animal Sciences and Industry
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1424 Claflin Road
Manhattan, KS 66506–0201
785-532-1262
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