Veterinary Degrees Online

Pre-veterinary Medical Science is a 2-year-long prerequisite program that students must take prior to their enrollment in the Department of Veterinary Medicine. This program covers the overall veterinary medicine dealing with animals and the theories and actual training of relevant basic studies. It is designed to satisfy requirements for the veterinary medicine program. In addition, students learn to master theories, experiments and practical skills in veterinary medicine and other relevant studies, and simultaneously take general electives and basic natural science courses to be a competent professional who will work in veterinary medicine and other relevant life science sectors such as medicine, pharmacy and public health.

Before taking general electives and veterinary medical courses, students must meet the course requirements such as General Biology, General Chemistry, General Physics, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Animal Behavior, Animal Comparative Anatomy, and Animal Nutrition, and systematically conduct related experiments.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the general prerequisite courses listed here, students should visit the websites of their health professional schools of interest to determine required coursework specific to that school. Students must have some experience in the field through volunteer work or an internship.

BIO 151 General Biology I
BIO 152 General Biology II
BIO 311 Genetics
BIO 411 Cell Biology
CHM 111 General Chemistry I
CHM 112 General Chemistry II
CHM 261 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 262 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 401 Biochemistry I
ENG 117 Writing Essays
ENG 311 Writing Strategies
MTH 205 Elementary Probability and Statistics
MTH 241 Calculus I
PHS 241 Classical and Modern Physics I
PHS 242 Classical and Modern Physics II

Students desiring to enter this program should follow the recommendation for pre-medical (listed below). Students are urged to contact their school of choice and seek advisement on admissions.

The professional schooling for medical and dental students is four years in duration and begins following four years of preparatory work, including the B.S. degree. Most medical and dental schools prefer students with a broadly based academic background and a strong emphasis in the physical and biological sciences and mathematics. Students must maintain a competitive overall GPA. Students are advised to take the MCAT/DAT exam in April of their junior year.

The TTHP Guide to Health Professions recommends the following math and science courses for students seeking admission to medical schools in Texas:

BIOL 1401 – General Biology I
BIOL 1402 – General Biology II
Including additional background courses from:
BIOL 3402 – Genetics
BIOL 3403 – Developmental Biology
BIOL 3408 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 3409 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 4401 – Microbiology
BIOL 4404 – Parasitology
BIOL 4408 – Cell and Molecular Biology
CHEM 1401 – General Chemistry I
CHEM 1402 – General Chemistry II
CHEM 3403 – Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3404 – Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 4402 – Biochemistry I
CHEM 4403 – Biochemistry II
MATH 1304 – College Algebra
MATH 1305 – Trigonometry
MATH 2306 – Calculus I
PHYS 1401 – General Physics I
PHYS 1402 – General Physics II

Medical professional schools
encourage students to develop the
broadest academic base possible in
undergraduate studies. Any
undergraduate major may be used
as background for entry. Pre-med
students should take courses that
develop disciplined thinking,
intelligent appreciation of values,
and sympathetic understanding of
society and human interaction.
The pre-professional medical
programs at Wichita State
University include: allopathic,
chiropractic, dentistry, and
naturopathic medicine, optometry,
osteopathic, pharmacy, physical
therapy, physician assistant,
podiatry, and veterinary medicine
programs.
A baccalaureate degree is
required for admission to most
professional medical programs.
Professional schools base
admission decisions on a variety of
items such as grade point average,
entrance exam score, interview,
and personal references. The
application process usually occurs
one year before the intended entry
date.
Professional schools encourage
employment or volunteer
experience within a professional or
related medical setting. Work and
volunteer experiences (including
shadowing) in health care
agencies, hospitals and physician’s
offices are strongly recommended.
Applicants are encouraged to
take coursework in any of the
following disciplines:
anthropology, communication,
computer science, economics,
ethics, human development,
literature, philosophy, psychology,
sociology, and statistics.
Core Courses for Professional
Schools
The undergraduate degree must
also include the successful
completion of the required
prerequisite core of courses such
as:
• English Composition (English
101 and 102)
• Public Speaking (Comm 111)
• College Algebra and College
Trigonometry (Math 111 and
123 or Math 112)
• Inorganic Chemistry (Chem
211 and 212)
• Organic Chemistry (Chem 531
and 532)
• General Biology (Biol 210 and
211)
• General College Physics (Phys
213 and 214 or 313 and 314
with labs). See pharmacy for
an exception.
• Additional courses such as
biochemistry strengthen the
degree.
Medicine (MD or DO)
Many graduates from WSU go on
to medical school at the University
of Kansas. Admission
requirements are essentially the
same for the MD (allopathic) and
DO (osteopathic) programs. The
Medical College Admissions Test
is required for MD and DO
professional schools as well as for
most podiatry schools. It is offered
electronically in January and also
April through September each
year.
Chiropractic (DC)
Each professional school sets its
own prerequisites and
requirements. In order to practice
in Kansas, you need to complete an
undergraduate degree. See an
academic advisor for more
information about this major.
Dentistry (DDS)
Applicants for the field of dentistry
complete the core courses listed
above and also additional biology
courses. (An academic advisor can
assist in choosing these courses).
The Dental Admissions Test is also
required. The state of Kansas
contracts with the University of
Missouri-Kansas City School of
Dentistry for dental school seats.
Optometry (OD)
Entry requirements for this
professional school are
considerably different from the
others. The Optometry Admissions
Test is required. Early in their
academic career, students should
see an academic advisor for
information about specific schools
and programs. The State of Kansas
contracts to provide optometry
07/2008
education with the following
schools:
• Southern College of
Optometry in Memphis,
Tennessee
• University of Missouri-St.
Louis college of Optometry
• Northwestern State
University College of
Optometry in Tahlequah,
Oklahoma
In addition to the core courses
listed above, many colleges of
optometry also require:
• Calculus I (Math 242)
• Microbiology (Biol 330)
• Biochemistry (Chem 561)
• Statistics (Math 370)
• Psychology (Psych 111)
Pharmacy (Pharm. D)
This program requires two
preparatory years of university
level coursework followed by four
years in the professional
curriculum. The sequence of the
courses is important, so students
are urged to meet with an
academic advisor early in the
student’s academic career. After
completing the pre-requisities for
pharmacy school, you will take the
PCAT exam and apply for
admission to the pharmacy school
of your choice.
In addition to the core courses
listed above, the KU School of
Pharmacy also requires:
• Intro Physics (Phys 111 or
one year of high school physics
with a grade of B or better).
• Calculus (Math 144 or 242)
• Microbiology (Biol 220 or
Biol 330)
• Anatomy and Physiology
(Biol 223 or 534 and Biol 527
and Biol 535)
Podiatry (DPM)
Applicants for the field of podiatry
complete the core courses listed
above and must also take the
Medical College Admissions Test.
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
An undergraduate degree is
preferred for application to
veterinary school. The Graduate
Record Exam is required for entry
into the Kansas State University
veterinary program.
In addition to the core courses
listed above, applicants in this field
must complete the following:
• Microbiology (Biol 330)
• Genetics (Biol 419)
• Biochemistry (consult an
advisor to choose the correct
course)

Most students interested in a career in veterinary medicine major in biology or chemistry, but Wofford has many choices to consider and you should pursue the major(s) that interest you the most. You will need to fulfill the prerequisite requirements to gain admission to the veterinary school of your choice.

The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) is a centralized application program for participating veterinary medical colleges. Of the 27 U.S. veterinary medical colleges, 26 participate in VMCAS, and there are schools in Scotland, England and New Zealand that work through VMCAS. The organization provides helpful information to pre-vet undergraduates, and you should visit their web site when you have a chance.

The VMCAS has links from which you can download application/prerequisite information from the Veterinary Colleges that you are interested in. If you are a South Carolina resident, you should plan to apply to the University of Georgia (in addition to any others you’re interested in) because they reserve up to 17 spots for SC residents.

The prerequisite requirements for UGA Veterinary College include:
* 6 hours of English;
* 14 hours of humanities or social studies;
* 8 hours of inorganic chemistry (full year with laboratory);
* 8 hours of organic chemistry (full year with laboratory);
* 8 hours of physics (full year with laboratory);
* 3 hours of biochemistry;
* 8 hours of general biology (full year with laboratory);
* 8 hours of advanced biology courses (recommended: comparative anatomy, microbiology, cell biology, genetics).

Pre-veterinary students have designed various types of independent Interims including working with veterinarians, interning at UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, and working at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. It is important that you gain as much hands-on experience as possible prior to applying for admission to veterinary college.

If you need another program to consider (perhaps your grades don’t reflect your will or your potential), you might investigate Ross University in the Lesser Antilles islands.

Dr. Ellen Goldey (Biology) is the pre-veterinary advisor and would be happy to meet with you and discuss your career plans. Contact Dr. Goldey

The Graduate Program in Veterinary Medicine at the Master’s and Doctorate levels counts on the participation of the Departments of Animal Biology, General Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Rural Economy, Education, Computer Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Students will enroll in the Department of Veterinary Medicine under the supervision of a Coordinating Commission. The Program provides specialized training in Morphology, Physiology, Pathology, Preventive Medicine, Reproduction, Clinic and Surgery.

The Program lasts around 24 and 48 months for the Master’s and Doctorate levels, respectively.

NAU’s Biomedical Professions Program provides you with an integrated approach to all of the health professions.

We have advisors available to guide you in preparing for a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, osteopathy, or any other health profession. Our office can also assist you if you haven’t decided which health profession is most appropriate for you.

In addition, our office has a resource library including information and catalogs from professional schools. Finally, we offer a series of seminars to prepare juniors and seniors for medical and other health professional school application. We also coordinate a committee evaluation and recommendation service as part of your application process.

If you are interested in a health preprofessional plan, refer to the specific academic areas described earlier in this catalog for information about specific majors and emphases. (Please note that NAU does not have a pre-med major.)
Preparation for Professional Programs

Medical, dental, osteopathy, optometry, veterinary, and podiatry schools require that you complete a four-year undergraduate degree and then four years of professional school. These schools have relatively uniform course prerequisites for admission, which include at least one year of college-level work each in general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics.

A science major is not a prerequisite for admission to any medical or other health profession school. Successful applicants come from all departments. (Although many students are accepted with biology or chemistry degrees, acceptance rates are also high for those with degrees in English, anthropology, and economics, for example.) We therefore encourage you to major in an area of genuine interest to you.

As a first- or second-year student, you can explore several fields—within the limits of the biomedical professions curriculum and NAU’s liberal studies requirements—before settling on a major. If you are not a science major, you should minor in biology or chemistry or take more than the minimum science requirements. No matter which major you select, high grades in the sciences are essential to your successful application to a health professional plan.
Introduction to Biomedical Professions

Every fall, we offer a 1-unit course, USC 108, Introduction to the Health Professions. Health practitioners will discuss careers and health case issues in the United States. Information regarding requirements, preparation and application will be presented.
Biomedical Internships

To further explore a particular profession, you may participate in an open-ended preceptorship with a community practitioner. And, if you are a junior or senior, you may choose a one- or two-unit internship, during which you observe and work with a health professional four or eight hours per week; you then present an oral case study at the end of the term.
Health Careers Fair

Each spring term, we sponsor a health careers fair attended by thirty medical, dental, optometry, and other programs from across the country. The fair provides you with opportunities to meet and visit with admission representatives from many different schools.