Pre-veterinarian science concentration

Are your sights set on becoming a doctor, vet or dentist? You have quite a lot of schooling ahead of you—and Gordon is an excellent place to start. Our Christian liberal arts curriculum covers the science courses you’ll need to excel on admissions exams and prepare for rigorous graduate school courses, paired with the non-science courses that will shape you into a well-rounded candidate.

Graduate-level experiences for undergrads

Study and research in the on-campus donor (cadaver) lab, a rare opportunity for undergraduates.

Pursue an internship at the on-campus Center for Balance, Mobility and Wellness.

Gain real clinical experiences through Gordon’s internship program at Duke University and the Gordon Medical Observership program.

Required courses for all Health Science majors (35 credits):

• First-year Seminar (HSC 100) (1)*
• Health Professions Seminar (HSC 200 and HSC 300) (2)* 
• Introduction to Research (HSC 260) (2)* 
• Senior Seminar (HSC 491) (2)*
• Cell Structure and Genetics & Development (BIO 105 and BIO 106) (4)
• Organismal Biology and Ecology & Evolution (BIO 107 and BIO 108) (4)
• General Chemistry I, II (CHE 111 & 112) (8)
• Anatomy & Physiology I & II (BIO 213 and BIO 214) (8)
• Biostatistics (MAT 220) (4)

Required courses for the Pre-veterinarian science concentration (48 credits):

• Animal Pathophysiology (BIO (312) (Pre-Vet only) (0-4)   
• Microbiology (BIO 314) (4)
• Modern Genetics (BIO 316) (4)
• Immunology (BIO 333) (4)
• Biochemistry (BIO 341) (4)
• Organic Chemistry I & II (CHE 211 and CHE 212) (8)
• General Physics I & II (PHY 111 and PHY 112) (8)
• Survey of Calculus (MAT 134) (4)
• At least 8 credits of electives (below) (8)