Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science - Applied Animal Behavior

University of Arizona

Explore and protect animal and human health through the study of veterinary science. You can choose to focus your studies on applied animal behavior or general veterinary science. A Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in veterinary science from the University of Arizona prepares you to pursue an advanced degree in veterinary medicine or to start work in the field of veterinary and comparative biomedical sciences upon graduation.LEARNING OUTCOMESApplication of knowledge Relate basic veterinary science and biomedical knowledge to practical and real-life applicationsCritical appraisal of scientific literatureApplying biological principles to vet science Apply molecular and cellular biological principles and mechanisms to organismal and population manifestations of animal health and diseaseHealth vs Disease states of animals Differentiate normal animal anatomy and physiology vs pathologies in disease states of animalsDiagnosis and treatment of animal disease Formulate a simple diagnostic and treatment plan for some of the most common animal diseasesEmerging, Zoonotic Disease Develop ideas, plans, or approaches that combat new-emerging diseases, zoonotic and non-zoonotic diseases that are spread through animal-to-animal and animal-to-human transmissionUses and roles of animals Identify the uses and roles of animals and the importance of the human-animal bond in society