What are good colleges in the United States that offer zoology as a major?
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I found several... there are approximately 75 within the US.  \n\nIn the link I posted you can fill out what you want in a college, or example, state, size, cost... the best part is you can pick major (Zoology/animal biology is listed under Biological and biomedical sciences.)  Just fill out all the questions and it will give you a list of schools.  \n\nhttp://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/tools/brief/cosearch_advanced_brief.php
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There are many great schools to go to in order to advance a veterinary career.  I would check out colleges or universities with strong science departments.  You can really major in anything you want and still get into vet schools but I would recommend that you major in a science, that way you can come to vet school with a strong science background.  Be prepared to work hard and study harder in college.  I didn't major in a natural science and I still got into vet school, so you should really major in something you enjoy.  By attending an undergrad university that has a vet school (ie Cornell, Tufts, Upenn, UC Davis) you are better ensured to recieve good preparation for the vet classes from your undergrad courses but it doesn't really give you an advantage to getting into that vet school in particular. \nMy advice for you is this, do well in school, work hard and play hard.  Have fun, take a variety of classes (not just sciences).  Take advantage of study abroad programs and extracurricular activites.\nAs far as volunteering goes, start now.  It is really good to have an interesting and broad resume when applying to vet schools.  I volunteered in shelters, zoos and vet clinics.  A lot of schools like to know that students have had some exposure to research as well but this may not be practical until you are a bit older.\nJust try your best in school, pursue a variety of different experiences and participate in things that you love.  This will eventually lead you to the right path for you.
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John Hopkins University, UMDNJ, Harvard, Duke, Yale basically any "good" colleges.
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Cornell in Ithaca NY, Colorado State University in Fort Collins CO, and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia PA are rated as the 3 top schools for veterinary medicine in the US.
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According to my source (which cites the US News and World Report college and university survey) the most selective zoology programs are found at Harvard, University of MIchigan - Ann Arbor, and BYU-Provo.  \n\nI'd go for UM-Ann Arbor, personally -- it's more affordable than Harvard, and Michigan is mroe fun than Utah.  :)
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Yes, to get any degree you will have to take college algebra.  For a zoology degree you will also need to take calculus, statistics, loads of chemistry, physics, and I also had to take a biometrics course.  I managed to get through all of these even though math is my weakness.  I did so well in my core zoology courses that it evened out my GPA.  If you are weak at math, get a tutor, form a study group so other students can help,  and get help from your professor outside of class.
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#1) Colorado State University is ranked #2 in the country.\n\n#2) I have also known 3 graduates from the Veterinary school and they are all gainfully employed and were thrilled with their education. \n\nI was a Biology/Zoology major (my original intention was vet-school) at CSU and found their coursework challenging, but not incredibly difficult.  The number of offered electives is quite impressive and the core Bio classes give you a strong background.\n\nI steered away from Veterinary school because I found my true love... epidemiology.\n\nAnd finally...\n\nFort Collins is a GREAT place to live.  45 minutes to Boulder, 1 hour to Denver.  It is right next to the foothills with great mountain views.\n\nGood luck with your decision, and truthfully, bias aside, if you do well in your undergrad program, either school will be fine.
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Here is one. \nhttp://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ \nam sure there are more. You can also do the veterinary school in California on line.
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Good luck. Do you want elementary, junior, high or some college? \nCrypto Zoology is more of a mixture of many different applications of science. It is also one of the least respected field. Your best bet is to see what interests you most.....Biology,anthropology, social sciences(why do we react and behave to certain stimuli like we do???).\n There is too much in this world to say that mankind is the "all knowing and ultimate" life-form....
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You can study Zoology at Trinity college in Dublin, N.U.I, Galway, and in U.C. Cork. Trinity College probably has the best reputation in Ireland. You do not specialize in zooology until your final year ( You must study it through an undenominated science degree programme). There are elements of zoology to other courses, such as marine science in N.U.I., Galway, enviornmental science etc..\n\nyou'll need a science subject at leaving cert, and about 350-420 points depending on the course.
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Your sister might have to take a few courses to refresh her classes, but once she does that, I know Zoos and animal shelters and animal hospitals accept people with Zoology degrees.  Tell your sister to talk to the place she wants to work or a company resembling where she would like to work and ask their requirements for someone who has been out of school for that length of time. \n\nI hope this helps your sister.
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Personally, I struggled with Chemistry. Even if you major in Zoology, you will still have to take some Chemistry courses...just not as many (and not the upper level Chem classes) as if Chemistry was your major.
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There are too many universities to list that offer that major.  You should go to various university websites and do some research.
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I heard that the university of florida is pretty good..also you might want to check out Penn State
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UC Davis- Texas A&M-\n\nHave to enter a pre-professional program before actually getting into vet school- So, at least 7-8 years of schooling. Figure it in at- at least 15,000 a year- its pretty steep but worth it. : )
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I would say the best thing to do is talk to people who have gone to the schools. Is you are still in school for your bacholor's degree talk to your professors. One school may be better than the other as far as academics depending on the area of study you are in. I know that Penn State has an good Animal Sciences program.
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1. In school take as much biology and science as you can\n2. Start volunteering at a local shelter or vets office as soon as you can (probably age 16) a majority of vet schools in the US want you to have a lot of experience with animals, volunteering at shelters is the best way to log many hours of 'official' animal time.\n3. Keep your grades in all subjects as high as possible, vet schools are more competitive than medical schools (because there are only 28 vet programs in the US and hundreds of med programs...)\n4. Love animals, that doesn't mean owning 25 dogs ;-)  become as active as you can and learn what you can before you get into vet school.\n5. College: You will want to take all of the biology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry that you can fit into your schedule.  Most schools don't have a specific 'pre-vet' program and you'll probably want to finish a Bachelor's degree in a biology, chemistry, or related field before you get into the post-grad veterinary program.\n7. Learn to work hard and study hard now... if you blow through your classes now you won't know what happened when you get into vet classes... make sure you can (even if you don't have to now) study for long periods and can work hard for what you want.  \n\nVet school is no joke, it's more competitive than med school, and when you are studying, it's nothing like High School or college level work...