Pre-Veterinary

Pre-Professional

Pre-VeterinaryFeatured Courses

As a student in the pre-veterinary major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the pre-veterinary profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various pre-veterinary careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.

BIO 111
General Biology I 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 2. A study of general biology: Science as a way of knowing — Scientific methodology and practice; literacy in biological literature and research, study of cells and molecular biology, cell organelles, inclusions, function, and a study of genetics.
BIO 351
General Microbiology 4 credits
Lecture 2, Lab. 4. An introduction to the activities of bacteria and fungi. The laboratory will be concerned with the culture, physiology, and identification of the major groups of microbes. Emphasis is on pure culture technique and diversity of microbes in infection and disease.
CHEM 231
Organic Chemistry I 4 credits
Lecture 3, Lab. 3. The compounds of the aliphatic and aromatic series, stressing general principles. The basic understandings in this area, an appreciation of the relation of organic chemistry to daily life.
ENG 221
Intermediate Writing 3 credits
A course designed to allow students to experiment with three types of writing: fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Includes study and application of research related to peer writing groups and the process of writing.

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Pre-Veterinary Sample Schedule of Courses

The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.

Pre-Veterinary Courses
BIO 111
General Biology I 4 cr.
BIO 112
General Biology II 4 cr.
BIO 325
Vertebrate Anatomy and Morphology 3 cr.
BIO 343
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr.
BIO 344
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr.
BIO 351
General Microbiology 4 cr.
CHEM 115
General Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 116
General Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 231
Organic Chemistry I 4 cr.
CHEM 331
Organic Chemistry II 4 cr.
CHEM 345
Introductory Biochemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 346
Introductory Biochemistry Lab 1 cr.
CTA 211
Public Speaking 3 cr.
ENG 221
Intermediate Writing 3 cr.
PHYS 111
General Physics I 4 cr.
PHYS 112
General Physics II 4 cr.
56 Total Credits