View Requirements
The first step in the admissions process is to ensure you're on track to complete both the course prerequisites and application requirements in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.
Prerequisite Courses
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Prerequisite
Updated for Class Entering Fall 2014 |
Qualifier
|
Semester
Units |
Quarter
Units |
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| Organic Chemistry w/ Lab |
3
|
4
|
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| Biochemistry |
|
3
|
4
|
|
| Microbiology |
|
3
|
4
|
|
| Upper Division Biological & Life Sciences w/ Lab |
|
9
|
12
|
|
| Upper Division Physiology |
|
3
|
4
|
|
| Genetics or Molecular Biology |
|
3
|
4
|
|
| General Physics w/ Labs |
|
6
|
8
|
|
| Statistics |
|
3
|
4
|
|
| English Composition |
|
6
|
8
|
|
| Humanities/Social Sciences |
|
9
|
12
|
If you’d like to find out whether the courses you’ve taken or plan to take will satisfy the DVM prerequisites you can:
- search the prerequisite database by institution.
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if your courses aren't listed in the database and you have numerous courses in question, or simply wish to lay out your coursework, you may instead print and submit an academic worksheet.
- Note: academic worksheets are available April - August and will be reviewed during this time only
Admission Requirements
In order to be eligible for admissions to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program you will need to satisfy the following criteria:
- General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
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- GRE or MCAT scores are valid for 5 years prior to the planned year of matriculation
- If taking GRE – Only General GRE test scores are accepted
- Letters of Recommendation
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- Three (3) letters of recommendation are required
- Letters may be from anyone who can speak to your anticipated success as a student and/or future veterinarian and should include behavioral examples
- Letters must be submitted directly to VMCAS as a portion of your primary application
- Minimum Overall GPA of 2.75
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- GPA must meet minimum requirement at the time of application
- You must maintain the minimum required GPA through matriculation into the program
- All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a C or higher
- To be competitive applicants should possess overall and science GPAs consistent with the college's most recent entering class
- 500 hours of hands-on animal-related experience
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- Must go beyond observation effort.
- Supervisors should be able to assess applicant’s interest in animal well-being, work habits and personal integrity
- Appropriate venues include but are not limited to: veterinary practices, animal medical environments, commercial animal production operations, regulatory animal control and humane shelters, animal entertainment (zoos, etc.), or animal research institutions
- Hours may be in progress at time of application and must be completed by July of the planned matriculation year.
- Although not required, having earned a BS or BA will likely strengthen your application
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- BS or BA in any field is acceptable
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – If Required
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- Required if you are not a US citizen and English is not your primary spoken language
- EXCEPTION: The TOEFL exam will be waived if you have or will graduate with a confirmed baccalaureate or higher degree from a United States institution at the time of application.
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Minimum score requirements
- 550 paper-based
- 213 computer-based
- 79 internet-based
- TOEFL scores are valid for 3 years prior to the planned year of matriculation
- Proof of Legal US Residency – If Required
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- If you are an international applicant or any other applicant who is not U.S. citizen and is living in the U.S., you should be prepared to provide proof of legal U.S. residency at the time of interview
- Proof of legal U.S. residency is required prior to any offer of acceptance.
Make Yourself a Competitive Candidate
Admission to the program is extremely competitive so you should strive to not only meet, but exceed the minimum requirements. To get a feel for the competitiveness of the applicant pool we recommend that you review last year's entering class statistics and read what the admissions committee recommends you do to make yourself a competitive candidate.
Preparing and Submitting Your Application
Applying to the College of Veterinary Medicine is a two-step process. You must submit both a primary application and a secondary application in order to be considered for admission.
The apply now page will provide you with step-by-step instructions guiding you through the application process. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application, and it is essential that you print and carefully follow the application checklist to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.
We are happy to answer your questions as you navigate through the application process,
so please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help.