Veterinary Degrees Online

The course provides students with an understanding of physiology, pathology, surgery, biotechnology and diseases in animal reproduction that can be applied effectively in animal research, management, care and production. The program is the first in the Faculty of Veterinary Science, which provides great breadth of specialist expertise, coursework and facilities including laboratories, farms contact and animal teaching hospital accessible to all students. It also has been strengthened by international collaborations from veterinary colleges worldwide. Graduates from this research-rich taught Ph.D. will be prepared for employment in research establishments, education as well as non-governmental organisations.”

The University of St. Francis offers excellent undergraduate preparation for veterinary school. USF does not offer a specific “pre-vet” major. Few colleges in the United States do because there is not a specific major required for admission to colleges of veterinary medicine. USF does offer a biology degree with a pre-veterinary track for students interested in pursuing careers in veterinary medicine. Therefore, USF students complete a core of courses which prepare them for entrance into veterinary college and still enjoy the freedom and flexibility to design a curriculum in advanced science course which are appropriate to their interests.

Colleges of veterinary medicine are looking for students who have completed a core of specific course work in biology, chemistry, math and physics and who have performed at a high academic level. Veterinary colleges may also require volunteer work or other specific types of clinical experience outside the classroom. In addition, coursework required in the humanities and social sciences may vary by school.

Veterinary medicine applies modern medical science to the care of animals. The study of veterinary medicine is concerned with gaining a thorough knowledge of the fundamental biological and physical sciences relating to animal functions. In the clinical years, students correlate and apply this knowledge to the many areas of professional service.

The pre-veterinary medicine program at UW-Platteville (School of Agriculture and Biology Department) consists of selected courses, specified by veterinary colleges, that prepare students for admission into a four year program which culminates in the awarding of a doctorate in veterinary medicine. (Note: This program is administered by the School of Agriculture.)

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