Chico State Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Chico State lists for Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option transfers starts with CHEM 111, CHEM 112 and ABUS 101; the full list is below.

115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option

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Major Requirements

Chico State Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option Major Preparation

The courses Chico State lists as Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

Lower division core requirements

Complete all of these

CHEM 111 General Chemistry I
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
ABUS 101 Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics
ANSC 100 Introduction to Food Animal Systems
ANSC 101 Introduction to Animal Science
ANSC 230 Animal Feeds and Nutrition
MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics

Lower division option requirements

Courses listed

BIOL 162 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL 163 Principles of Physiology and Development
CHEM 270 Organic Chemistry I

Complete 1 of these

ANSC 250 Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation
ANSC 271 Principles of Beef Cattle Production
ANSC 274 Principles of Dairy Production
ANSC 276 Principles of Meat Science
ANSC 294 Principles of Rangeland Livestock Management

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Chico State's own Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chico State have an Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option major for transfer students?

Yes. Chico State offers Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option?

Chico State's Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Science Option major preparation includes CHEM 111, CHEM 112, ABUS 101, ANSC 100, ANSC 101 and ANSC 230, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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