Major to Career

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Academic Advising Resources

Choose from two options for this major:

The Animal Science option includes coursework in animal nutrition, anatomy and physiology, behavior, and disease in both large and small animals. Graduates find employment in zoos, aquariums, pharmaceutical companies, pet food companies, federal, state, and local opportunities dealing with disease control and public health, and in teaching and research or as veterinary technicians.

The Pre-Veterinary Option is designed to prepare students for admission to veterinary schools, or to pursue graduate programs in animal physiology and health. Veterinarians work in private, in federal, state, and local assignments dealing with disease control and public health, and in teaching and research.

Advisors

Academic Advisor

College of the Environment and Life Sciences

devin.fields@uri.edu

Academic Advisor

College of the Environment and Life Sciences

401.874.2576
smarstjepovic@uri.edu

Faculty Advisors

Faculty advisors are content matter and course option experts within each major. Meet with a faculty advisor to discuss research opportunities, career pathways, and preparation for graduate school.

Faculty Advisor - Academic Year Only

Animal and Veterinary Science

Attention CELS Students:

If you are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior and have been notified that you have completed the requirements for transfer to the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS), please log into Starfish for information on how to make an appointment with your CELS Faculty Advisor.

The 4 Year Blank Fillable Worksheet is for planning purposes only and does not equate or replace your major specific curriculum sheet. This is NOT your Curriculum Sheet. This tool can be used to map out your individual 4-year plan while at URI. This form is not to be turned in as part of your Graduation Application. Please scroll down further to download your curriculum sheet.