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Pre-Vet Wildlife Sciences | Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
Pre-Vet Wildlife Sciences | Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
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Pre-Vet Wildlife Sciences
About this Degree
Not all veterinarians work in an office. For students who have a passion for working with wild animals, the pre-vet wildlife sciences area of emphasis is a good fit.
This option fulfills all course requirements for entrance into UGA's
College of Veterinary Medicine
. This is a good option whether a student has a desire to work with animals in a conservation setting, or focus on zoonotic diseases.
This program is part of Warnell's Fisheries and Wildlife degree.
What you will learn
Classes in this area of emphasis include animal behavior, wildlife physiology and nutrition, and wildlife diseases. These are in addition to many of the organismal biology courses (herpetology, mammalogy, ornithology, etc.) taken by all wildlife students.
Other Academic Information
Course Sequences
Course descriptions
Other Programs Offered:
Students pursuing the pre-vet wildlife sciences area of emphasis in the fisheries and wildlife major may be able to complete one or more of the following programs alongside their major.
Water Resources certificate
Biology minor
Ecology minor
Environmental Education Certificate
Sustainability Certificate
Student Organizations
Warnell Pre-Vet Club
Employment Information
Possible Job Titles
Possible Job Titles:
Zookeeper
Rehabilitation center specialist
Wildlife conservation specialist
Veterinarian
Employers
Employers:
Students in this program may go on to veterinary school at UGA or elsewhere. But many others continue to graduate programs that focus on One Health and issues affecting wildlife populations across the United States and the world.
Other Relevant Information
Research
General Research Information:
Students can find opportunities to work with faculty research projects that focus on zoonotic diseases and parasites. Many students plug in to projects through the Southeast Wildlife Disease Center.
Interesting Facts
Interesting Facts:
Vet school is one option for graduates, but many also choose to continue in research or work at animal rehabilitation centers.
What can't you do with a degree in...
Gain a better understanding of the outdoor economy with a minor in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. This minor complements a range of majors, including hospitality, business, environmental sciences, or sport management.
Connect people with the outdoors with a major in parks, recreation, and tourism management. This program is ideal for anyone who wants to work outdoors and teach others about the environment.
Learn from one of the oldest and most prestigious forestry programs in the country when you minor in Forestry.
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