Veterinary Physiology Major

Description: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics of animal biological systems and their relationship to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. Includes instruction in mammalian and non-mammalian physiology, laboratory physiology, physiological responses to the environment, endocrinology, animal biotechnology, mechanisms of hormone action, organ systems, metabolism, and pathophysiology. Is Veterinary Physiology the right major for you?
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Veterinary Physiology Major

What Courses Do Veterinary Physiology Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Veterinary Physiology majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.