Veterinary Science

College is a big investment, but a University of Arizona education may be more affordable than you think. No matter your background or family’s financial situation, you have options to make it manageable.

At Arizona, 9 out of 10 students receive financial aid. That means most students pay less than the estimates shown here. By maximizing your financial aid – scholarships, grants, loans, or work-study – you can lower your costs while earning a degree that will pay you back for a lifetime.

Estimated cost of tuition for first-year and transfer students:

• Arizona residents: $13,900/yr
• Non-Arizona residents: $42,300/yr

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Application requirements vary based on your status as a first-time, transfer, international, online or returning student.

• Students who haven't completed 12+ transferable post-high school college credits are considered a first-time college student, and must meet Arizona's core competency requirements to be eligible to apply.
• You are considered a transfer student if you have completed 12+ transferable post-high school college credits.
  • If you are under the age of 22 at the start of your desired term, you will need to meet the core competency requirements and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA.
  • If you are 22 or older at the start of your desired term, you will need a minimum 2.0 cumulative college/university GPA.
• SAT/ACT scores are not required for general admission.
• You have the option to submit a resume and 500-word personal statement during your application.

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A degree in veterinary science prepares you for entry into a graduate veterinarian program and careers in animal health and research. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2023 median pay for veterinarians (after completing their doctorate degree) was $119,100 per year.

There are a variety of career options available to students who complete a bachelor of veterinary science, including:

• Inspector: Work for the state or federal government to ensure a range of professionals and agencies are in compliance with sanitation standards and implement systems that prevent toxins and infectious agents from entering the food supply.
• Technologist or technician (requires additional certification beyond major): Conduct clinical work under the supervision of a veterinarian in private or academic practice. You'll perform various medical test and assist with diagnosing and treating medical conditions in animals.
• Researcher or research assistant: Work in the public or private sectors to advance insight, medicines, and technologies related to emerging diseases, environmental health, food safety, population health, and bioterrorism.
• Education and advocacy: Advise legislators and other decision-makers about best practices and issues related to veterinary regulations and policies. Job opportunities exist in public and private sectors.
• Nonprofit executive director: Lead organizations dedicated to the research and education of critical issues related to animal, food, and public health within the context of agriculture and companion animals.