Please note that the course information listed on the charts below refer to requirements for a degree in the Biology Major and any required or highly recommended (as noted) courses for successful admittance into a Veterinary School (DVM or VMD) Program. Courses required for graduation outside of the the major or for Veterinary School admittance (i.e. for the Canisius Core or All-College Honors Core Curricula) are not included.
Students actively pursuing this pathway should keep in regular contact with Dr. Allyson Backstrom in the Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions Office to keep up with any potential changes to the path below, in conjunction with their regular Biology Major advising sessions.
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Freshman:
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| BIO 111/L (Introductory Biology I with Lab) | BIO 112/L (Introduction Biology II with Lab) |
| CHM 111/L (General Chemistry I with Lab) | CHM 112/L (General Chemistry II with Lab) |
|
MAT 111 (Calculus I)* |
MAT 141 (Inferential Statistics and Computers for Science) |
| FYS 101 (Explorations of Academic Writing and Special Topics) or HON 101 (Honors English) |
ENG 101 (Writing about Literature) or any HON literature course |
Sophomore:
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| BIO 211/L (Biochemistry and Cellular Biology I with Lab) | BIO 212/L (Biochemistry and Cellular Biology II with Lab) |
| CHM 227/L (Organic Chemistry I with Lab) | CHM 228/L (Organic Chemistry II with Lab) |
|
BIO 351 (Biology Seminar I) |
Junior:
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| PHY 201/L (College Physics I with Lab) | PHY 202/L (College Physics II with Lab) |
| BIO 307/L (Microbiology with Lab)* * [~50% of schools require Microbiology with lab (at least registration) prior to application] |
BIO 405/L (Genetics with Lab)* * [~50% of schools require Genetics with lab (at least registration) prior to application] |
Senior:
| FALL | SPRING |
|---|---|
| BIO 353 (Biology Seminar II) | Any BIO Upper Level/Elective(s) with or without lab as needed |
| Any BIO Upper Level/Elective(s) with or without lab as needed |
Other Recommended Courses To Schedule As/Where Possible:
BIO 300/301 (Research Methods) Starting in sophomore year, as many semesters as possible
BIO 314 (Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates)
BIO 340 (Physiology)
BIO 419 (Cell Biology)
BIO 298 (Pre-Clinical Experiences for Undergraduates)