Organismal Biology — Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option (VIBO)

Program Overview

The Organismal Biology - Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option (VIBO) program at Auburn University prepares students for veterinary school and careers in biological sciences. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, research opportunities, and a rigorous curriculum that aligns with the demands of veterinary schools. Graduates can pursue further education in veterinary medicine or explore careers in research, education, industry, or related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Freshman Year:
• Fall:
• BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology (3 hours)
• BIOL 1030 Organismal Biology (3 hours)
• BIOL 1021 Principles of Biology Laboratory (1 hour)
• BIOL 1031 Organismal Biology Laboratory (1 hour)
• MATH 1610 Calculus I (4 hours)
• ENGL 1120 English Composition II (3 hours)
• Spring:
• ENGL 1100 English Composition I (3 hours)
• CHEM 1040 Fundamental Chemistry II (3 hours)
• CHEM 1030 Fundamentals Chemistry I (3 hours)
• CHEM 1041 Fundamental Chemistry II Laboratory (1 hour)
• CHEM 1031 Fundamental Chemistry I Laboratory (1 hour)
• Core History (3 hours)
• Sophomore Year:
• Fall:
• Core Literature (3 hours)
• Core History or Literature (3 hours)
• Core Social Science (2 hours)
• CHEM 2080 Organic Chemistry II (3 hours)
• CHEM 2070 Organic Chemistry I (3 hours)
• CHEM 2081 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1 hour)
• CHEM 2071 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 hour)
• Spring:
• BIOL 3030 Evolution and Systematics (3 hours)
• BIOL 3060 Ecology (4 hours)
• BIOL 2100 Prof Development 1 (1 hour)
• BIOL 3000 Genetics (3 hours)
• Junior Year:
• Fall:
• Select 4 credit hours from the following:
• BIOL 4100 Cell Biology (3 hours)
• BIOL 3100 Plant Biology (3 hours)
• PHYS 1510 General Physics II (4 hours)
• BIOL 3200 General Microbiology (3 hours)
• BIOL 3201 General Microbiology Laboratory (1 hour)
• ANSC 3400 Animal Nutrition (4 hours)
• Spring:
• BIOL 4010 Invertebrate Biodiversity (3 hours)
• Core Social Science (2 hours)
• BIOL 4020 Vertebrate Biodiversity (3 hours)
• COMM 1000 Public Speaking (3 hours)
• BIOL 4950 Senior Seminar (1 hour)
• Core Social Science or Humanities (3 hours)
• Core Fine Arts (3 hours)
• Senior Year:
• Fall:
• Biology Elective (4 hours)
• Eco/Evo/Diversity Electives (5 hours)
• Cell/Mol/Micro Elective (3 hours)
• Cell/Mol/Micro/ Electives (4 hours)
• Physiology Elective (4 hours)
• BCHE 5180 Biochemistry I (3 hours)
• UNIV 4AA0 Creed to Succeed (0 hours)
• Spring:
• Biology Elective (5 hours)
• BCHE 5190 Biochemistry II (3 hours)
• BCHE 5191 Biochemistry II Laboratory (1 hour)

Careers:

• Veterinary Medicine: Graduates can pursue further education in veterinary schools to become licensed veterinarians.
• Biological Sciences: Graduates can seek careers in research, education, or industry within the field of biology.
• Other related fields: Graduates can explore careers in animal science, environmental science, wildlife management, or other related areas.

Other:

• Students who complete the first year of veterinary school after completing the VIBO program may be awarded a BS in Organismal Biology.
• The program prepares students for the rigorous academic demands of veterinary schools.
• The program emphasizes hands-on learning and research opportunities.

Please note:

This information is based on the 2023-2024 Auburn University Bulletin. The program details may be subject to change. It is recommended to consult the official university website for the most up-to-date information.