
Pre-Professional
Pre-Veterinary
Bethany’s Pre-Veterinary program combines strong science coursework with compassionate care and personalized guidance.
Prepare for a Career in Veterinary Medicine
Students in the Pre-Veterinary program at Bethany typically major in biology or chemistry while completing veterinary school prerequisites such as animal biology, organic chemistry, and physics. With small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentors, students receive individualized support to navigate the veterinary school application process. The program emphasizes both academic excellence and a heart for animal care, preparing students to succeed in veterinary medicine and serve with integrity.
Students interested in attending veterinary school most often complete a biology or chemistry major, though there is no required major. Most veterinary schools prefer students with a broad undergraduate education that includes a number of required and recommended courses.
Pre-Veterinary Course List
Typical Required Coursework:
- Two semesters of general chemistry: CHEM113 General Chemistry I and Lab and CHEM114 General Chemistry II and Lab
- Two semesters of organic chemistry: CHEM215 Organic Chemistry I and Lab and CHEM216 Organic Chemistry II and Lab
- One semester of general biochemistry: CHEM323 General Biochemistry and Lab
- Two semesters of general biology: BIOL151 General Biology I and Lab and BIOL152 General Biology II and Lab
- Two semester of zoology: BIOL215 Invertebrate Zoology and Lab and BIOL216 Vertebrate Zoology and Lab
- One semester of genetics: BIOL340 Genetics and Lab
- One semester of microbiology: BIOL360 Microbiology and Lab
- One semester of math: MATH151 Calculus I recommended
- Two semesters of college physics: PHYS151 College Physics I and Lab and PHYS152 College Physics II and Lab
To view the most recent course list and requirements for the Pre-Veterinary program, please consult the Academic Catalog.
Next Steps
Interested in studying at Bethany? Scheduling a campus visit is a great way to see what we have to offer. You can meet professors or sit in on a class too! Contact our admissions office to learn more.
