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Pre-Requisite Information
Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to research individual
veterinary medicine program admission requirements. Additional courses may be
required or recommended, including behavioral sciences, humanities, math and
science. Your academic advisor can discuss courses required for your major.
CHEM 102 & CHEM 103CHEM 104 & CHEM 105
MCB 150 & MCB 151 IB 150 & IB 151
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine Guide
General Chemistry (2 sem)
Biological Sciences Courses RequiredStrongly
Recommended
Physical Sciences Courses RequiredStrongly
Recommended
Statistics
Statistics STAT 100 or equivalent
Courses
Microbiology (1 sem)*lab may be required
MCB 100 & MCB 101 orMCB 300 & MCB 301
RequiredStrongly
Recommended
General Biology (2 sem)
Genetics ( 1 sem)*lab may be required
MCB 250 & MCB 251,IB 204 or ANSC 221
Organic Chemistry (1 sem)*lab may be required
CHEM 232 & CHEM 233
Biochemistry ( 1 sem) MCB 354 or MCB 450
General Physics (1-2 sem) PHYS 101 & PHYS 102
Behavioral Sciences,Humanities & Communication
Complete 2-4 courses
Courses RequiredStrongly
Recommended
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EXPERIENCES FOR VET MED SCHOOL
Clinical Experience
Community Service
Leadership
Shadow Veterinarians
Animal Hospital/Clinic Volunteering
Veterinary Assistant
Social Justice
Get out in your campus community
Training & Development
Executive Board Position
Research
Undergraduate Research
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Research during gap year
Veterinary Medicine schools look for a variety of experiences duringthe admission process. This is not an exhaustive list of theopportunities. Students can pursue many things to enhance theirfuture application. It is important to have quality experiences overquantity!
YOUR TIMELINEThis is a suggested timeline only. Every student has their own path toveterinary medicine school. If students choose a gap year, this allows tostudents to enhance their academics and professional/personal experiences.
CHEM 102/103MCB 150/MCB 151
Attend Quad Day, Pre-Health Kick-OffFind RSOs to join (don't join too many!)
CHEM 104/105 IB 150/IB 151
VolunteeringSummer planning-shadowing
MCB 100 (lab if needed)MCB 250/MCB 251, IB 204 or ANSC 221
Continue activities and/or find new onesResearch opportunities
CHEM 232STAT 100
Summer planning-vet assistant, shadowingStudy Abroad
CHEM 233PHYS 101
Prep for GRELeadership Experience
MCB 354 or MCB 450PHYS 102 (if needed)
Take GREPrep for VMCAS
Fall
Additional Coursework
Interviews for Vet Med Programs
Spring
Additional Coursework
Interviews/Make DecisionsConsider reapplying
Fall
Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Spring
YOUR TIMELINEPrint this document to fill in your coursework and experiences.
Fall Spring
Fall Spring
Fall Spring
Fall Spring
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO
APPLY?
It is important to know that youtypically do not need letters ofrecommendation or your testscores to submit your application.The basic parts are: biographicalinfo, coursework, personalstatement, work/activities, whoyour letter writers are andadmission test date.
Plan ahead...
VERIFICATION
VMCAS will have your primaryapplication go through a processcalled verification. This is whereVMCAS "verifies" what you haveentered in for coursework and thatit matches your transcripts. Theywill also calculate the various GPAsVet Med schools use to evaluateapplicants. This process can take 2days or up to 4 weeks. Apply early!
Start the process...
TIMELINE OF APPLYINGARE YOU READY?
Determine if you are ready toapply based on your academics(GPA, completed pre-reqs), testscore (if applicable), experiencesand letters of rec. Do you feel likeyou are competitive for theprograms you want to apply to?
First step...
APPLICATION OPENS
The application to veterinarymedicine schools (VMCAS) opensnear the end of January eachyear. Applicants can build theirapplication, and then add vetmed programs in the middle ofMay. VMCAS closes the middle ofSeptember.
Know your dates...
TIMELINE OF APPLYING
SECONDARY APPLICATIONS
Once your application is submittedand verified, you can work onsecondary applications orsupplemental questions. Someprograms will have questionsembedded in VMCAS or have aseparate application (secondary).
Check your email...
WAITING GAME
One of the most anxious times for pre-health applicants is waiting to hear backfrom programs on interviews or decisions.Depending how long you have waited,you can submit an update withsignificant information. Otherwise, knowthat if you haven't been denied, then youstill have an opportunity!
No news, is good news...
INTERVIEWS
Being invited for an interviewmeans that you have met what theyare looking for on paper. This is youropportunity to talk to individuals atthe programs about why you arepassionate about the field and thatspecific school. Do your research!Come prepared with your ownquestions! And don't forget topractice with a mock interview!
Again...check your email!
ADMISSION OFFERS
Vet Med programs may send admission offerswithin a couple of weeks of interviewing.
Programs usually send out decisions inbatches. It is possible to receive multiple
offers, but also be denied or waitlisted.
Be ready
DECISION TIME
If you have received an admission offer,be mindful of due dates for deposits tohold your seat. Plus, applicants need tobe aware of decision deadlines. Readcarefully any information programshave sent you!
If you did not receive any offers, makesure you think about a plan B and whatyou need to do to reapply.
Understand your options
HOW DO I GET HELP?
Throughout the application process, the Pre-Health Advisors are available to assistapplicants...alumni too! We can discusscompetitiveness, review personalstatements, work/activity sections,secondary essays, school list, conductmock interviews and walk you throughthe decision process. Don't hesitate tocontact us, if you need help!
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TIMELINE OFAPPLYING
START SCHOOL
Congratulations! You haveaccepted an offer to a Vet Medprogram and are ready to startyour journey to become aveterinarian.
Woohoo!!
Becoming a Veterinarian
Veterinary Medicine School Admission Requirements
VMCAS (Centralized Application Service)
Health Profession Advising
Personal Statement Reviews
Mock Interviews
R E S O U R C E S