Pre-Veterinary Program

Some schools require additional Mathematics or Chemistry as well as Biochemistry and/or Microbiology

These requirements may be met with the following courses:

• CH 303 Biochemistry or
• BI 340 Biochemistry

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• MA 202 Calculus II
• BI 204 Genetics
• BI 323 Microbiology
• BI 325 Cell Biology
• HE 481 Nutrition
• PBH 620 Introduction to Biostatistics

Additional Information

Students are advised to check with the schools to which they intend to apply to determine which of the Mathematics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Microbiology courses are prerequisites for admission.

Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for admission. The GRE may be taken in the spring or summer of the junior year or the fall of the senior year for students who plan to enter veterinary school immediately following graduation.

In addition to prerequisite coursework, students are expected to have gained practical experience with veterinary medicine by either working or volunteering in facilities where veterinary medicine is practiced, such as veterinary clinics, zoos, or animal husbandry facilities. Some schools may have specific hour requirements for these experiences. A strong background in liberal arts and study abroad experiences are considered favorably. Other courses recommended as electives include the following:

• BI 325 Cell Biology
• BI 327 Histology
• BI 332 Animal Behavior
• BI 335 Neurobiology
• BI 337 Immunobiology