Pre-Veterinary Science
Providing preprofessional training to students planning to continue their education in veterinary school.
At UMass Amherst, the pre-veterinary science program prepares students to become contributing members and leaders in the fields of veterinary and human health, animal biotechnology, and production agriculture.
This is a research focused program, where you will come to understand the basic processes that regulate animal and human health as well as fertility and productivity, and to apply this knowledge to benefit companion and food animals as well as people.
The primarily science-based curriculum offers many opportunities to gain experience with a variety of species including cows, sheep, goats, horses, poultry, and research lab animals.
Students can enjoy hands-on learning at our two facilities where livestock are housed: the Hadley Farm Equine and Livestock Research and Education Center and the South Deerfield Complex. Students can also gain on-site experience at a local dairy farm or work in the laboratories of nationally and internationally recognized scientists studying immunology, reproduction and development, genetics, and toxicology.
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“Through my research experience, I have gained knowledge that I don’t think could be taught in a classroom. I find it thrilling to be a part of a team and field making new and important discoveries that can hopefully lead to positive change.”
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Researchers at UMass Amherst show how a small strand of RNA is key to fighting Cancer
Called let-7, the microRNA governs formation of the cellular memory pool and is a gift from the dawn of animal life.
Barbara Osborne Named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
Distinguished Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences was recently chosen as a 2022 Fellow by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)