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Mar 26, 2026
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2026-2027 WNCC College Catalog
Health Professions (Pre), Veterinary/ Comparative (Pre) Medicine Emphasis Area, AS
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AS.5111C (66 credits)
This emphasis area provides students with the first two (2) years of the study required for admission to a college of veterinary medicine. The program is reflective of requirements from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).
Students pursuing veterinary medicine will ultimately plan to transfer to Iowa State University, which has reciprocal residency agreements with University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The comparative medicine emphasis area can be completed through UNMC and focuses on animal research rather than preparations for traditional veterinary medicine.
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Program Outcomes
The pre-professional health areas of emphasis are designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities associated with medical schools. The following program models provide students with the first two years of study and are reflective of the University of Nebraska and University of Nebraska Medical Center preparatory programs for the first two years of course work at those respective institutions. It is important to note that the road to becoming a professional in any of these fields is a long one, requiring upwards of eight or more years of study. These programs are merely the beginning of that journey. At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to: - Demonstrate the mastery of course work considered fundamental to the training of a health care professional.
- Demonstrate the ability to find, read, and critically evaluate appropriate scientific literature and resources.
- Function successfully within laboratory settings, including use of basic equipment and developing and utilizing appropriate safety protocols.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to approach and solve complex problems.
Notes - Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult their faculty and transfer advisors early in their WNCC career to determine a curriculum to best suit their transfer goals.
- Dependent upon the choice of electives, it is possible that the total credits earned for the AS degree will exceed 60 credit credits.
- Students should understand that the courses included in the lists of core requirements and recommended electives will be required by receiving institutions at some point in their journey to the bachelor’s or professional degree.
Program Requirements
In addition to the general education requirements for the AS degree, 32 credits of core courses and nine (9) credits of electives are required for the pre-veterinary/comparative medicine emphasis area. A total of 66 credits are required for the Associate of Science degree in this emphasis area. AS General Education Core: 32 Credits (minimum)
Core Program Requirements: 32 Credits
Recommended Electives or Courses for Transfer: 9 Credits
(select from below): Total AS Requirements: 66 Credits
Recommended Plan of Study
Total Semester Credits: 17
Total Semester Credits: 17
Total Semester Credits: 16
Total Semester Credits: 16
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