Veterinary Degrees Online

Colleges of Veterinary Medicine expect incoming students to have a broad background in the biological and physical sciences with students completing at least three courses in biology including general biology, genetics, microbiology as the most requested, two semesters of both general chemistry and organic chemistry, as well as at least one semester of biochemistry, and two semesters of general physics. A course in animal nutrition is required by nearly half of the schools. Bethany College courses that satisfy the usual requirements are: Biology 100, 180, 290, and 343; Chemistry 111 -11 2, 221-222, and 351-352; Physics 201-202; and General Science 473 and 474.

Other typical course requirements include at least one math class and two
semesters of English composition and literature. Another major requirement
is documented experience with animals and work with veterinarians. Some
large animal experience may be obtained by enrolling in General Science
293. Students can gain valuable experience working with area veterinarians.
Students who can claim West Virginia residency status may obtain a position as a
contract student at one of three schools: Ohio State University; University of Georgia;
and Tuskegee Institute. There are at present 13 contract seats among the three schools.

Eligible students must complete the application for the West Virginia Contract Seat, which can be obtained from the Division of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at West Virginia University when starting the application process for Veterinary School. All students interested in attending veterinary school should review the admission requirements of any veterinary college they may likely attend as requirements among the colleges vary widely.

Kentucky students have the opportunity to enter veterinary medical school at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, or Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has made this possible through its participation in the Southern Regional Education Program. The State of Kentucky pays $20,400 annually for each student enrolled at Auburn or Tuskegee. Each year the School of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn reserves 34 positions for students from Kentucky who meet admission requirements. If admitted, Kentucky students do not pay out-of-state tuition but pay the same fees as Alabama residents. Two positions are also available each year at Tuskegee Institute on the same basis. The positions at both Auburn and Tuskegee are awarded by the selection committees of the two respective universities.
The minimum education requirement for admission to the School of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, is the satisfactory completion of an approved curriculum at an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point average of 2.50 is required overall and for the required courses.
Students may apply to one or both institutions as they near completion of the pre-veterinary requirements. The GRE is required for admission to Auburn University, and the VAT is required at Tuskegee Institute. Students may also apply for admission to any other School of Veterinary Medicine – WKU students have completed D.V.M. degrees at 10 different universities.
The following courses have been approved by Auburn University. This curriculum is planned for completion in three years. It is possible to complete requirements in less time by attending summer school sessions, but due to the difficulty of the curriculum, it is not normally advisable. By choosing the correct electives in the pre-veterinary program and transferring credits for the first year of veterinary school to Western, students may receive the Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from Western Kentucky University. This is a suggested curriculum; the sequence of courses may be varied to suit individual situations. Every effort is made to advise each student based upon the individual’s background and academic capability. Approved curricula for other Schools of Veterinary Medicine are also available.