Bachelor of Science Degree Program 2 + 2 Option

This program is designed to enable graduate veterinary technicians to become veterinary technologists. Transfer students from other AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician programs may enter the second half of the 2 + 2 program and earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.

This 2+2 BS Degree program builds upon college credits and the Associate Degree earned from an AVMA-accredited two-year veterinary technician program. It offers veterinary technologist-level courses (post-technician) in the veterinary school, electives from other schools on the Purdue campus, and a twelve-week (480 hour) practicum in the student’s chosen area of career emphasis for the profession.

A total of 128 credit hours is required for the BS Degree including credit for AS Degree courses from another AVMA-accredited VT program. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 32 Purdue University - West Lafayette campus credits at 300/400 levels for graduation.

A Practicum is required. Off-campus location of Practicums is encouraged. The Practicum is to be a clinical, teaching, or research learning experience in an area of interest for 480 hours (4 credits). Note: the practicum is typically completed during the summer session. For purposes of financial aid, 4 hours would be considered part-time status.


2+2 BS Degree Curriculum for the Final Two Years

Semesters 1 - 4 = 70 credit hours earned at previous AVMA accredited VT program.