Exploring Animal Health and Diseases in Belize

This course is designed for the pre-veterinary, veterinary, animal science or zoology student to gain working

knowledge of the husbandry, and health issues confronting horses and cattle (beef and dairy) in Belize. The

course is introductory but intense with laxity intentionally built into the schedule to accommodate individual

interests of the students taking the course. Classroom sessions on anatomy, physiology and pathology lay the

foundation of knowledge needed to confront animal husbandry and disease issues. Additionally, veterinary care

such as preventive medicine, reproductive management, medicine and surgery will be observed. Externships

will provide students with hands-on experience and problem-solving skills that will assist them while develop-

ing careers related to animal health. This course carries a value of three credit hours

Wildlife of Belize

This course is designed for the pre-veterinary, veterinary, animal science or zoology student to gain working knowledge of habitat, reproductive and health issues confronting zoo and wildlife animals in Belize. Classroom sessions on diversity of fauna of Belize, ecology, animal behavior, anatomy, physiology and pathology lay the foundation of knowledge needed to confront habitat, reproductive and zoonotic disease issues.

Each of the off campus experiences will provide students with general knowledge of exotic animals. Addition-ally, veterinary care such as preventive wildlife medicine, re-productive management, zoo animal medicine and

surgery will be observed. This course carries a value of three credit hours

Galen University

PO Box 94, San Ignacio, Cayo District,

Belize, Central America

www.galen.edu.bz studyabroad@galen.edu.bz

JUNE 1 - JUNE 26

Animal Science Pre-Vet Program, 2015

Animal Science - Pre-vet Program Details JUNE 1 - JUNE 26

Student Housing: International students are housed in a family run resorts, i.e. the Log Cab-Inn,

www.logcabinns-belize.com. The accommodations are based on double occupancy, single is

available at an extra cost. Students are responsible for making housing payment directly to Log

Cab-Inn. For more information on this program please contact: studyabroad@galen.edu.bz.

Galen University

PO Box 94, San Ignacio, Cayo District,

Belize, Central America

www.galen.edu.bz studyabroad@galen.edu.bz

Program Fees and Housing

Our Animal Science Program is comprehensive, hands-on and are a great value for the field experience. The courses run in four week sessions, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Students work in the field with domestic and farm animals, interact with wildlife at the Belize Zoo and study on our campus, which is located in western Belize. In addition to a well rounded field and classroom experience, students will have free time on weekends for independent travel and excursions.

Summer 2015 Fees The program fee for summer 2015 is $3,263; it includes tuition for six credit hours, orientation, field fees, ground transportation to and from the airport on group arrival and departure days, transportation to and from field and campus. Program fee does not include housing.

Program Fee Schedule Due Date

Application Deadline $60 Application fee March 31

Confirmation Deposit $250 Within 2 weeks of acceptance

Second Deposit $800 April 30

Final Payment $2, 213 May 29

NOTE: Medical insurance not included All program fees are non-refundable All fees are in US dollars.