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  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine

    Students interested in pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree should major in Biology. Students should review the admissions requirements for the veterinary schools of their choice. We recommend that students complete the following courses (in addition to major requirements) for preparation for admission and success in veterinary school:

    BIOL2560 Nutrition
    BIOL3120 Internship in Biological Sciences
    BIOL3420 Human Anatomy
    BIOL3440 Human Physiology
    BIOL3500 Applied Pharmacology
    BIOL4310 Biochemistry
    BIOL4400 Immunology
    BIOL4450 Molecular and Cellular Biology
    MATH1380 Introduction to Statistics
    MATH1510 Calculus I

    During summers, students should consider internships or volunteer experiences at local veterinary hospitals or clinics to gain practical experience. Most students take the GRE exam (or MCAT for some schools) in April of their junior year and begin to apply to veterinary schools during the summer following their junior year. Early application using the VMCAS application service is strongly recommended.

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