General Catalog 2025-2026

Animal Science with Pre Veterinary BS

The Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with Pre-Veterinary program includes the study of animal handling and care and general education courses. In addition, it has a component of courses in the different areas of natural sciences. This allows the student, who pursues post-graduate studies as a Veterinary Doctor, to complete the admission requirements to most Veterinary Schools. The student who does not wish to complete the baccalaureate will have the option of finishing an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technician.

The student must approve the required major courses with a minimum grade of C.

The Guayama Campus is authorized to offer this program.

Competencies Profile of Graduates

Knowledge

  1. Demonstrate knowledge in offering veterinary care in areas such as restraint techniques, animal review, imaging and laboratory tests, among other functions under the supervision of the veterinarian.
  2. Develop knowledge to assist the doctor in the process of evaluating emergencies and surgical interventions.
  3. Know the equipment and technologies related to the treatment and care of the patient.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge when offering care to the sick, operated or hospitalized patient.
  5. Evaluate patient data correctly.
  6. Identify the educational needs of animal owners to provide them with education on their care.
  7. Prioritize the study of the contents necessary to take the veterinary college admission test Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT), the GRE or any other.

Skills

  1. Apply the techniques and procedures to assist the veterinarian in the provision of patient care and the treatment of diseases.
  2. Demonstrate ability in the use and management of equipment, technological means and clinical procedures.
  3. Evaluate the patient's condition and their needs for treatment, lodging, nutrition, dental work, among others.
  4. Use effective communication techniques and critical judgment to assist the veterinarian in providing patient care.
  5. Apply safety rules and universal protection measures when offering patient care and when handling tissues or other materials of biological origin.
  6. Develop the skills of observation, data collection, evaluation, deduction and interpretation of results.
  7. Maximize your leadership and work skills in well-structured settings.

Attitudes

  1. Achieve the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  2. Apply ethical and legal principles in the performance of functions.
  3. Demonstrate an attitude of responsibility and commitment as a student and in the practice of their profession.
  4. Assess the importance of keeping your knowledge up to date.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established in this Catalog, students in this Program must:

  1. Submit evidence of vaccination of the two (2) vaccines against the rabies virus before the start of the first academic semester or during the first two weeks. No exemptions will be made.

Graduation Requirements

  1. The student must pass the required concentration courses with a minimum grade of C.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR IN SCIENCE IN ANIMAL SCIENCE WITH PRE-VETERINAY

General Education Program Requirements 42 credits
Core Requirements  44 credits
Major Requirements 34 credits
Electives 3 credits
Total 120 credits

General Education Program Requirements - 42 credits

Students must complete forty-two (42) credits of the General Education Program (GEP) requirements, as described in the GEP section of the current catalog. Students in this program are exempt from courses in the categories: Health and Quality of Life and Scientific and Technological Context.

Core Requirements - 44 credits

BIOL 1101General Biology I

3

BIOL 1102General Biology II

3

BIOL 1103Biology Skills Laboratory I

1

BIOL 1104Biology Skills Laboratory II

1

BIOL 3105General Microbiology

4

BIOL 2153Biostatistics

3

CHEM 1111General Chemistry I

4

CHEM 2212General Chemistry II

4

CHEM 4220Biochemistry

4

CHEM 2221Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 2222Organic Chemistry II

4

MATH 1500Precalculus

5

PHYS 3001General Physics I

4

Elective - 3 credits

BIOL 3010Genetics

3

BIOL 4604Cellular and Molecular Biology

3

Major Requirements - 34 credits

VETC 1100Introduction to Veterinary Sciences

2

VETC 1120Animal Anatomy and Physiology

3

VETC 2200Farm Animals

3

VETC 2201Parasitology and Microbiology

3

VETC 2202Clinical Laboratory

2

VETC 2210Pharmacology and Toxicology

3

VETC 2213Laboratory Animals

2

VETC 2220Veterinary Nursing

3

VETC 2240Radiology

3

VETC 2250Anesthesia and Surgery

3

VETC 2255Common Diseases in Domestic Animals

3

VETC 2910Veterinary Technician Practice

2

VETC 2970Seminar

1

VETC 4970Integration Seminar

1