Animal Science Major, B.S., Pre-Veterinary Emphasis, Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Students are required to complete three credits of professional engagement which can be either an Internship, Study Abroad or Undergraduate Research. Internships are typically completed the summer between sophomore and junior year.

We can adjust this program to meet the pre-requisites of any professional school a student may wish to apply.

MATH 1530 is not needed if you have a math placement score of 30 or have AP credit

Bachelor of Science students who have not maintained a “C” or higher average in one year (two semesters) of high school world language courses must complete a minimum of one semester in a university-level world language with a grade of “C” or better.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
ANSCI 10003
ANSCI 10101
BIOLOGY 16505
CHEMSTRY 11404
ENGLISH 11303
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 17505
CHEMSTRY 12404
ENGLISH 12303
MATH 18303
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
ANSCI 25003
ANSCI 29901
ANSCI 31004
CHEMSTRY 35404
MATH 15303
General Education/Minor/Emphasis/Elective Requirements3
 18
Total Credits: 18
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
ANSCI 30003
ANSCI 30404
CHEMSTRY 46303
Second Ag Foundation Course3
SPEECH 10603
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
ANSCI 21203
ANSCI 30303
PHYSICS 13505
HHP 10001
Fine Arts General Education Elective3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
ANSCI 31104
ANSCI 31304
PHYSICS 14505
Social Science General Education Elective3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
ANSCI 4030, 4040, 4070, 4170, or 4260 (Management Course-Choose One)3-4
Minor/Emphasis/Elective Requirement3
HISTORY 20203
Humanities General Education Elective3
Social Science General Education Elective3
 15-16
Total Credits: 15-16
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
ANSCI 4030, 4040, 4070, 4170, or 4260 (Management Course-Choose One)3-4
ANSCI 49901
Ethnic General Education Electives3
Gender General Education Elective3
HHP Activity General Education Elective1
Minor/Emphasis/Elective Requirement3
 14-15
Total Credits: 14-15