The College has a variety of scholarships that are also available to Freshmen. A listing is available at:
and/or call the Office of Academic Programs at (520) 621-3612.
On the university-level:
lists links to financial information, including Financial Aid, and costs and fees.
The University of Arizona attempts to offer all Freshmen an opportunity to live on-campus in one of the numerous residence halls. However, in order to make sure that you have an optimal selection at your hands it is crucial to get going on that as early as possible.
Further information, including rates and deadline dates, is available at
You can visit us three ways:
1. Anytime on-line through http://microvet.arizona.edu
2. In person in the Veterinary Science and Microbiology Building
3. On the phone; call (520) 621-6903 for information
We also look forward to meeting with you in person during one of our Summer Orientation Meetings.
These orientations are important in order for you to get to know the UA, take placement exams, and register for courses; there are about 16 two-day meetings on campus starting in late May; the list of dates were included in your UA acceptance package
Please keep in mind:
The Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology provides academic advising all-year-round. New students are required to meet with a departmental advisor during Summer Orientation and at least once during each of their first two semesters as MICR or VSC majors.
During Summer Orientation the UA will provide all students with a free e-mail account. The Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology maintains an e-mail list to communicate with its students and to enable all VSC and MICRO students to communicate with each other.
If you have already an e-mail of your own we would be happy to subscribe you even before you arrive here. Just send go to this page:
and enter your university e-mail address and click the "subscribe" button.
The degree program in Veterinary Science/Microbiology requires the completion of 120 credit units; required course work includes courses in:
General Education, incl. Foreign Languages
Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus, and Biostatistics)
Science (Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics)
Subject Field (Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology, Genetics, Microbiology, etc.)
Employment Skills (Computer Applications, Communication)
General Electives
The following shows a generalized 4-year schedule:
- Year 1: Inorganic Chemistry (8 units), Introductory Biology (8 units), Mathematics, Computer Skills, GenEd
- Year 2: Organic Chemistry (8 units), Genetics, Intro Microbiology, Physics, Communication, GenEd
- Year 3: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Electives, Biostatistics, Internships, Foreign Languages, GenEd
- Year 4: Immunology, Electives, Internships, GenEd
The UA accepts AP and IB credits following these guidelines
We encourage participation in and assist in seeking internships on and off campus.
The majority of our students graduate in 4 years, particularly those that arrive at Summer Orientation prepared for the tests in Math, English, and Foreign Languages (see above). Some graduate in 3 1/2, some in 4 1/2, or 5 years, particularly if they pursue additional majors or degrees.
VSC and MICR graduates pursue professional schools (Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Business, Law, Public Health, etc.) as well as graduate schools (M.S., Ph.D.). Graduates that pursue jobs right after graduation are prepared to find employment in the animal industry, allied health professions, research and hygiene laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotech industry, education, administrations, sales, etc.
Acceptance ratios of our VSC and MICR graduates into:
Vet Schools: ca. 50%
Med Schools: ca. 40%