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Feb 28, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Biology, B.S., Concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Pending Final Approval)
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Students must fulfill the Oakland University General Education Requirements, the General College of Arts and Sciences requirements, the College of Arts and Sciences Exploratory requirement, and the Major Requirements. Additionally, students must complete a sufficient number of free elective courses to meet the overall credit requirement for their degree. A minimum of 120 credits is required, although some degree programs may require a higher total credit count.
As a general rule, no more than eight credits of coursework used to satisfy one major, minor or concentration may be applied toward another, but exceptions to this rule may be allowed with the written approval of the program coordinators.
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Schedule of Classes
Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes. General Education Requirements
In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses. Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundations, Explorations, and Integration. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog. Requirements for the major in biology, B.S.
This curriculum is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the sciences, including medicine and health-related fields. A minimum of 48 credits in biology (except BIO 1000, BIO 1002, BIO 1004, BIO 2006 and BIO 3000) is required, including at least ten lecture courses and a minimum of four BIO laboratory courses at the 3000 level or above. Students must complete: 2. One course from each of the following areas
Molecular & Cellular Systems
3. Two 4000 level lecture courses selected from the following:
4. Four biology laboratory courses at the 3000 level or above
Note: BIO 2101 does not fulfill this requirement. BIO 3361 and BIO 4995 may only count toward one lab requirement, even if taken multiple times. 5. Additional biology elective courses, at the 2000 level or above, as needed to meet the 48-credit minimum
6. Chemistry requirements
Plus one of the following
8. Mathematics requirements (up to 8 credits)
9. Four credits of statistics
Requirements for a Biology (B.S.), with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine
In addition to completing the courses listed under course requirements in the Biology BS program, students who are seeking a career in veterinary medicine may elect this concentration in their sophomore year. The selection of all courses should be planned in consultation with a faculty adviser. A minimum of 15 credits of the Major-dependent Concentration must be at the upper division level (course numbers 3000 or above). Satisfactory completion of the concentration requires a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 in the concentration required courses. |
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