PROGRAM DEFINITION:

Program focus is on animal health.  Prepare for a career in veterinary or biomedical science or microbiology.

• Prepare for a career in veterinary medicine as a veterinarian.
• Earn a BS degree.
• Tailor your program to meet preveterinary medicine requirements for any college of veterinary medicine in North America.
• Qualify to apply to the veterinary college of your choice while you earn a BS degree. Completion does not guarantee you will be accepted to attend any veterinary college

Program options.

• Biomedical Sciences Option: for students interested in a career in veterinary or biomedical science as a veterinarian or non-veterinarian.
• Microbiology Option: for students interested in a career in microbiology.
• Veterinary Medicine Option: for students accepted to veterinary school before earning a BS degree. Students selecting this option must:

• Complete the preveterinary medicine requirements for the veterinary college of their choice.
• Apply to and be accepted into an accredited veterinary college.
• Successfully complete the first two years at the veterinary college.
• Apply for a BS degree from UNL.

UNL POINTS OF DISTINCTION: WHY STUDY VETERINARY & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AT UNL?

• A unique undergraduate program for students interested in animal health and a career in veterinary or biomedical science.
• Take courses not available at any other college or university in Nebraska.
• Learn about animal health and diseases from scientists and veterinarians studying and diagnosing animal diseases.
• Learn about animals from animal scientists studying animal production and animal products.
• Gain experience in veterinary and animal production research, veterinary diagnostic services, and animal care as a student employee.
• Socialize and learn from other students interested in veterinary or biomedical as a career.

VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEBRASKANS: See the information sheet for PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM IN VETERNARY MEDICINE or visit http://vetmed.unl.edu/.    UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING:  You will be assigned a faculty member who can help you examine your interests and abilities, define your career goals, and plan your academic career so you will qualify to apply to the college(s) of veterinary medicine of your choice and/or earn a BS degree.   FACULTY:  For information about Veterinary & Biomedical Science Department Faculty, visit: http://vbms.unl.edu/   SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID:

• Qualify for CASNR scholarships ranging from $100 to $3,000 per year, some renewable annually depending upon academic performance. CASNR provides more than $250,000 annually to CASNR students as scholarships
• Apply for university-wide or other scholarships for which you qualify. 

STUDENT ACTIVITIES:

• Get involved: Explore your interests and develop your leadership abilities by participating in any of the numerous clubs and organizations on campus. Visit http://einvolvement.unl.edu/ for more information.
• Office of Academic Support and Intercultural Services (OASIS): supports all students, especially students of color, at UNL. Visit: http://www.unl.edu/oasis_culturecenter/for more information.
• Undergraduate Creative Activities & Research Experiences (UCARE): supported by the Office of Undergraduate Studies and funded by the Pepsi Endowment and Program of Excellence Funds, this program creates intellectual partnerships between UNL faculty and undergraduates by providing funds for research. Visit http://www.unl.edu/ucare/ for more information.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:  WHAT DO I HAVE TO TAKE IN HIGH SCHOOL TO ENTER UNL AS A VETERINARY & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES STUDENT?

• 4 units of English
• 4 units of mathematics
• 3 units of social sciences
• 3 units of natural sciences
• 2 units of foreign language.

In addition, you must: 

• rank in the top half of your high school class OR
• have an ACT composite score of 20 or higher OR
• have an SAT total score of 950 or higher.