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BS (Bachelor of Science) in Animal Technology
Animal Technology combines three years of academic study on the DU campus with a 6-quarter or 8-quarter training experience at the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. This combined program earns a baccalaureate degree (Bachelor of Science from University of Denver) plus certification as an Animal Technologist (from Bel-Rea Institute). For students who complete an Associate degree at Bel-Rea before coming to DU, 45 hours will be accepted as transfer credit toward the major.
Required Coursework:
Animal Technology Major (45 qtr hrs - transferred from Bel-Rea Institute only)
Biology Minor (20 qtr hrs)
- BIOL 10xx Concepts series (with labs)
- Elective coursework in BIOL 2xxx or above for total of 20 hrs. Consult your academic advisor to select coursework.
Second Minor (20 qtr hrs)
- Second Minor can be selected from any department or program at the University of Denver.
- Chemistry Minor is recommended for those planning for Veterinary School.
- Chemistry Minor: (minimum of 20 qtr hrs)
CHEM 1010 General Chemistry (with lab) (4 hrs)
CHEM 2451 Organic Chemistry I (with lab) 4 hrs)
CHEM 2xxx (at least 8 additional hrs)
Math: (8 qtr hrs of mathematics/statistics)
- Either MATC 1101 Analytical Inquiry I (4 hrs)
or MATC 1200 Calculus for Business and Social Science (4 hrs)
or MATH 1951 Calculus I
AND - Either PSYC 2300 Intro to Statistics (5 hrs)
or BIOL 2090 Biometry (4 hrs) or an approved business stats course
Additional requirements and notes for BS in Animal Techology
All Biology majors must satisfy University Undergraduate Requirements
Advanced Placement (AP) credit for Calculus AB or Calculus BC may count toward the MATH 195x series for the BS according to the University approval policy (see the University of Denver Undergraduate Bulletin for details). Approval through the Department of Mathematics is required.
ONE YEAR OF CALCULUS is recommended by many graduate medical programs and is required for a few.
ONE YEAR OF CALCULUS is required for many graduate research programs in the basic sciences. Check the requirements for the school(s) to which you hope to make application before you decide about math options.
At least TWO YEARS OF CHEMISTRY, including one year of inorganic plus one year of organic, is required by most graduate medical programs and graduate research programs in the basic sciences. Some graduate programs also require or recommend Biochemistry.
- The BS degree requires the major plus TWO minors. Biology Minor is required. Chemistry minor is recommended for those planning for Veterinary School.
To declare a major or minor fill out and submit a Declaration of Major/Minor form to the Registrar’s Office. This form is available in the Registrar’s office (University Hall) and online http://www.du.edu/registrar/forms/index.html
Accreditation
A Bachelor of Science in Animal Technology degree is awarded by the University of Denver and is an academic degree. A certificate from Bel-Rea Institute confers eligibility to take an examination to become a registered Animal Technician. The Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is accredited by the Committee on Animal Technician Activities and Training of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
For more specific information about the Bel-Rea program, visit their webpage at http://www.bel-rea.com
September 15, 2009