Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

Jane Christopher-Hennings, Department Head
Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Science
SAR 105, Box 2175
605-688-5172
E-mail: jane.hennings@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/vs

Faculty

Professor Christopher-Hennings, Head; Professors Chase, Daly, Erickson,Hildreth, Holler, Kaushik, Knudsen, Li, Miskimins, Neiger, Nelson, Young; Assistant Professors Diel, Leslie-Steen, Pillatzki, Scaria; Adjunct Professors Dee, Hause, Lawrence, Lunney, Moraes, Rinehart, Wang.

Overview

The Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department advises students in the pre-veterinary medicine curriculum and offers courses in veterinary and biomedical sciences for undergraduate and graduate majors in related sciences. The interaction of service, discovery, and education that takes place within the Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department results in new knowledge, timely information, and students prepared for careers that make a difference for animals and people alike.

Programs

Undergraduate Programs
(Pre-) Veterinary Medicine
Animal Health Minor
Graduate Programs*
Biological Sciences (M.S.)
     Veterinary Microbiology Emphases
     Veterinary Pathology Emphases
Biological Sciences (Ph.D.)
     Veterinary Microbiology Specialization
     Veterinary Pathobiology Specialization
* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.

Accreditation

American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians Accreditation

Facilities and Services

Student Support and Engagement Opportunities

The SDSU Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Department is home to the SDSU Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club. Club participation is a great mechanism for students to enrich their education and to develop leadership skills. The department also has scholarships available for incoming freshmen and upper-class students active in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program.