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the veterinary science major are you interested in learning about the health and well-being of animals what about learning about animal diseases how about learning animal behavior well if you do then the veterinary science major is for you in the veterinary science major you will be able to learn and understand the science of animal health and diseases as well as learning about the behavior and psychology of certain animals moreover a veterinary science degree can serve as a springboard into graduate or professional schools such as medical veterinary or pharmacy [Music] school in the veterinary science major there are two emphases to select from these emphases may help prepare you for careers graduate and professional schools or various animal and agriculture related industries and positions the veterinary science general emphasis combines science-intensive courses such as biology chemistry microbiology and biochemistry with core courses such as animal genetics animal anatomy and physiology immunology nutritional physiology and agriculture students will also have the opportunity to take animal disease related courses such as animal toxicology veterinary microbiology disease of animal wildlife disease of companion animals pathogenic bacteriology and aquaculture the veterinary science applied animal behavior emphasis is similar to the general emphasis in which students take science-intensive courses such as chemistry biology microbiology physics and biochemistry core courses include animal science animal genetics animal anatomy and physiology immunology and nutritional physiology courses specific to the applied animal emphasis include cat and dog behavior companion animal behavior and primate behavior and captive management internships independent studies and directed research are one of the many student engagement opportunities veterinary science students are encouraged to partake in veterinary science students have obtained internship experiences in reed park zoo track arizona sonora desert museum and local vet clinics research experiences can be obtained by working with a faculty member or related research projects taking advantage of these opportunities is a driving factor in the career options students have upon graduation for veterinary science students there are some clubs within the school of animal and comparative biomedical sciences and more broadly the college of agriculture and life sciences clubs are a great way to gain valuable hands-on experience as well as socializing with other students that have similar interests the top three clubs that veterinary science students are involved in are the volunteers for intercultural definitive adventures club also known as vita rodeo team and pre-vet club if you think the major will not work towards your academic career or goals then consider declaring a minor in veterinary science the veterinary science minor provides more flexibility and offers a wide range of courses that may suit your interests for more information visit advising.arizona.edu and do a search by major for veterinary science you