College of Letters and Science Pre-Veterinary Program Degree

Relevant coursework with hands-on experience helps students prepare for careers in veterinary medicine. Courses at UWSP like Animal Physiology, Animal Behavior and Animal Parasitology provide experiential learning opportunities that set our graduates apart. Most of our classes and labs are taught by a Ph.D.-trained instructor with direct expertise in the field. You will study in our highly specialized teaching and research labs at UWSP! UW-Stevens Point biology students take classes and conduct research in the university’s new Chemistry Biology Building, a state-of-the-art, $75 million facility.

Faculty mentored research experiences allow students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential to success in professional school and veterinary practice or research. A high percentage of our students participate in laboratory and field research projects with biology faculty mentors.  Many students also spend the summer conducting research at UW-Stevens Point and at a variety of cooperating institutions. Our undergraduates often publish their findings with our faculty and are listed as co-authors in top-tier biology research journals. We encourage our students to participate in field courses and internships. Students also have the opportunity to attend regional, national, and international conferences!

UWSP Pre-Vet students get hands-on experience right here on campus! Students work as Animal Care Staff, taking care of our on-campus live animal collection that includes rodents, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Student clubs, like the Herpetology Society and the Ichthyology Society, provide educational outreach programs with live animals. The Animal Behavior Club and the Pre-Vet Society volunteer at local animal shelters and multiple wildlife sanctuaries. Our students are specifically requested to serve as interns at local zoos and sanctuaries. These experiences with live animals not only strengthen veterinary applications, but they also energize and inspire our Pre-Vet students.