{"id":8,"date":"2022-04-29T15:47:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T19:47:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs-draft\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T15:32:10","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Academics\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-academics\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-1412\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1412\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/\">Undergraduate Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-1402\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1402\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/graduate-programs\/\">Graduate Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/animal-and-veterinary-science-b-s\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/feat_img_animal_science.jpeg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"cows on a farm\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Animal and Veterinary Science B.S.<\/h2><p>The pre-veterinary option prepares you for veterinary school, and the animal science option opens up a range of other animal-related careers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/aquaculture-and-fishery-science-b-s\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/feat_img_fisheries.jpeg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"two cases of fish sitting on a boat\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Aquaculture and Fisheries Science B.S.<\/h2><p>This major prepares you for a wide range of careers focused on the safety and sustainability of products and services from aquatic environments.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/sustainable-agriculture-and-food-systems\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/SustainableAgriculture.jpeg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"rolling agricultural field\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems B.S.<\/h2><p>This interdisciplinary major studies food production and harvesting from land or sea, emphasizing sustainability, health, equity, and resilience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accelerated and Experiential Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/uri-studyaway.via-trm.com\/program_brochure\/27885\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/Scotland-Pre-Vet-Program-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"University of Glasgow\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Scotland Pre-Vet Program<\/h2><p>Qualified pre-veterinary students can spend their senior year at the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine and begin their 5-year BVMS degree program.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/abm-sustainable-food-systems\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/abm-sfs-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"colorful vegetables on a table\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Accelerated Bachelor&#8217;s to Master&#8217;s in Sustainable Food Systems<\/h2><p>This accelerated program offers qualified students the opportunity to complete both a B.S. in any of the 3 majors listed above, and a Master of Environmental Science and Management (M.E.S.M.), in five years.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gso\/academics\/professional\/5th-year-master-of-oceanography\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/MO-Degree_5th-year-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"oceanographer reading digital charts and maps\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>5th-Year Master of Oceanography<\/h2><p>This accelerated program is for students who want to enter the Graduate School of Oceanography&#8217;s Master of Oceanography program as undergraduates, and finish the degree in the year following completion of their bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificates and Minors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/marine-technical-certificate\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/Marine-Technical-Certificate-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"two swimmers in scuba gear conducting research in the water\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Marine Technical Certificate<\/h2><p>Learn technical skills including scuba diving, boat handling, and others needed for a range of marine-related careers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">dive in<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/zoo-and-aquarium-science-certificate\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/ZAS-certificate-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"two students inside of a greenhouse habitat\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Zoo and Aquarium Science Certificate<\/h2><p>Learn and apply valued knowledge and skills in the field of professional exotic animal care and management.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/animal-science-and-technology\/minor\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/minor-in-animal-sci.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"a young goat sitting in hay\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Minor in Animal Science and Technology<\/h2><p>Complements a wide range of majors and career interests in animal and veterinary sciences.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/aquaculture-and-fishery-science-b-s\/minor\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2111\/minor-in-aquacultures-fisheries.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"two fisherman loading up crab buckets at sea\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Minor in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science<\/h2><p>Gain hands-on experience with aquatic systems to supplement your major.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undergraduate Programs Accelerated and Experiential Programs Certificates and 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