The Pre-Veterinary Studies major is designed to provide insight into the veterinary career field, and a solid foundation in the science courses for students with a goal of attending a professional veterinary medicine program such as the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinarians have Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degrees from one of 30 Veterinary Schools in the United States. This is a graduate degree that requires most students to earn a Bachelor’s Degree as part of their journey toward earning a DVM. Each veterinary school has slightly different pre-requisite requirements. A student’s state of residency has a major impact on the likelihood of admission to most schools; therefore, Santa Rosa Junior College Pre-Veterinary major is modeled after the requirements for UC Davis. Students are encouraged to review the requirements of different schools through the Association of American Veterinary Medical College’s website (aavmc.org).

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the veterinary medical career field and generate a personal academic and occupational plan.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts in the fields of biology, chemistry and statistics to prepare students towards admissions into a veterinary school.