Courses
MVS Course Offering
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VCM 504 | Introduction to Veterinary Science (formerly VCM 505*) | 3 |
| VCM 507* | Veterinary Form and Function | 3 |
| VCM 509 | Biology of Veterinary Pathogens | 3 |
| VCM 513 | Science of Health Homeostasis | 3 |
| VCM 514 | Science of Health Evaluation | 3 |
| VCM 515 | The Dynamics of The Immune System in the Maintenance and Defense of Health | 3 |
| VCM 517 | Imaging Anatomy | 1 |
| VCM 547 | Global One Health | 3 |
| VCM 560 | Infectious Disease in Livestock Systems | 3 |
| VCM 561 | Biosecurity Systems | 4 |
| VCM 564 | Introduction to Livestock Business Strategy | 3 |
| VCM 565 | Biostatistics, Information Management, and Data Analytics | 4 |
| VCM 568 | Operations I Livestock Systems | 3 |
| VCM 594 | Applied Veterinary Science Capstone | 4 |
| VCM 595 | MVS Integrative Learning Experience | 8 |
| VCM 694 | Core Concepts in One Welfare, Veterinary Ethics, and Animal Behavior | 3 |
| VCM 694 | Respiratory Health in Livestock: A Systems-Based Approach | 2 |
| PATH 629 | Emergency Preparedness and Response to Foreign Animal Diseases | 2 |
** Enrollment begins Spring 2027
Other Approved Campus Electives
There are several elective courses offered through various departments within the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, but outside of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Students may use up to 8 hours of electives in this category toward the MVS elective hours. For more information on these opportunities, please reach out to our office.
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