ProgramCIP 01.8109
Veterinary Physiology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics of animal biological systems and their relationship to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. Includes instruction in mammalian and non-mammalian physiology, laboratory physiology, physiological responses to the environment, endocrinology, animal biotechnology, mechanisms of hormone action, organ systems, metabolism, and pathophysiology.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
Also called Veterinary Physiology (Cert.), Veterinary Physiology (MS), Veterinary Physiology (PhD).
Replaces earlier code 51.2503.
Leads to
3 jobs- Animal Scientists19-1011
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071
- Veterinarians29-1131
Knowledge those jobs draw on
- Biology3 of 3
- English Language3 of 3
- Medicine and Dentistry2 of 3
- Mathematics2 of 3
- Education and Training1 of 3
- Customer and Personal Service1 of 3
- Chemistry1 of 3
- Food Production1 of 3
- Psychology1 of 3
- Administrative1 of 3
- Administration and Management1 of 3
- Computers and Electronics1 of 3
How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).