I discovered that there were two majors related to veterinary science at UT Martin shortly after choosing my major: vet science and vet technology.
After initially choosing vet science to prepare for vet school, I’ve decided to double major in both vet science and vet tech because of the number of classes that overlap with the two majors, meaning I can get two bachelor’s degrees as well as a certification to become a vet technician while I’m in vet school, all while saving time and money.
The vet science–vet tech double major made me wonder: Which UT Martin double majors work best together?
I’d assume that other related majors would also have a moderate number of overlapping classes, just like vet science and vet tech do. I will assess their likeness by comparing majors within the same bachelor’s program and by counting the number of overlapping classes. Double majoring in this way would also be a good talking point to discuss with your advisor.
One such double major is geology and geosystems earth science. Both majors are similar in that they both center around geoscience. Both majors have the following overlapping classes: GEOS 110, GEOS 120, GEOL 210, GEOL 220, GEOL 230, GEOL 355 and additional upper-division classes that may overlap depending on what is chosen. Geology focuses on the materials and processes that shape the Earth’s past, present and future. In contrast, geosystems earth science focuses on the fundamentals of geoscience as well as climate and environmental science.
Another double major is agricultural business and agricultural business communications. The two are similar but are different majors according to UT Martin’s majors and programs.
Overlapping classes include AGEC 110, AGEC 220, AGET 110, AGRI 390, AGEC 385, AGEC 311, AGEC 325, AGEC 386, AGEC 390, AGEC 465 and possibly additional electives. Agricultural business communications differs most in its communications courses, which makes sense.
Agricultural business is about business fundamentals in finance, economics and management, along with technical skills to launch a career in agriculture. Agricultural business communications focuses on many of the same topics mentioned above, but also in communications.
And yet another double major that fits well together is veterinary science and veterinary technology, the majors that have inspired me to write this article. Overlapping classes include ANSC 110, ANSC 320, AGEC 110, MBIO 251, VET 360, ANSC 372, ANSC 119, ANSC 210, ANSC 211, ANSC 230, VET 300, ANSC 371 and other additional electives.
Vet science helps prepare students for vet school, whereas vet technology prepares students to become vet technicians as soon as they graduate with their bachelor’s. The animal science major is also a good choice for a double major with these vet majors.
Many more majors could fit well together for the purpose of achieving two bachelor’s degrees without having too many classes and debt. These are just a few that I have found. I’d eagerly suggest you talk to your advisor about double majoring if it is in your interest.
