Veterinary Degrees Online

You have the vision, determination, and passion to become a veterinary medical doctor, and you’re looking for a
university with a strong reputation, personal attention, and excellent research opportunities to help you gain
admission to veterinary medicine. Come to The University of Winnipeg for your pre-professional studies and put
our small class sizes, community atmosphere, central location, and reputation for excellence to work for you.
Our campus is located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg–central to Winnipeg’s medical library, veterinary
clinics and hospitals, and labs such as the National Microbiology Laboratory. It’s a great location for studying,
volunteering, research, and entertainment.
As a University of Winnipeg student, you will get to know your professors and other students because of our
small classes and community atmosphere. Our excellent professors–including five Canada Research
Chairs–are supportive and accessible, contributing to the many successes of our students.
With students getting involved as early as second year doing research alongside some of our most innovative
professors, we offer you research opportunities that are not available to undergraduate students at other
universities. You can also gain hands-on experience in your area of study by working as a marker or lab
demonstrator, and getting involved with one of the many active student groups on campus.
YOUR EDUCATION
Pre-Veterinary Medicine at The University of Winnipeg
• The University of Winnipeg is an excellent place to fulfill the admission requirements for the Western College
of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, or for other veterinary medicine programs.
• To meet the entrance requirements of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, you will complete 60 credit
hours of study, including the “Pre-Professional Requirements” outlined below. Although the required 60
credit hours can be completed in two academic years, it is recommended that you spread these
challenging courses over three years or more of full-time study (enough time for you to earn a bachelor of
science or bachelor of arts degree).
• You should see an Academic Advisor, Professor Craig, or Professor Rittberg (see “Contact Us”) for assistance
in planning your program of study after completing 24-30 credit hours.
Professional Studies: Veterinary Medicine
• In the final year of your pre-professional studies at The University of Winnipeg, you will apply for admission to
veterinary medicine at another university.
• Enrolment in veterinary medicine is limited, and only highly qualified applicants are chosen.
• A minimum of four more years of study is required to complete the veterinary medicine program.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Most students who study Pre-Veterinary Medicine at The University of Winnipeg will apply for admission to the
Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. The courses listed below are

Veterinary medicine is one of the fastest growing professions in the country, and Warren Wilson College graduates have been very successful in gaining admission to schools of veterinary medicine. Students may fulfill the entrance requirements for veterinary schools by earning a B.S. degree in Biology or Chemistry. Veterinary schools expect applicants to have had experience in studying and caring for animals, and pre-vet students work on the Farm crew for two years, caring for and managing all aspects of the pig and cattle herds. The combination of a good academic background, Farm Crew experience, and the discipline from the Warren Wilson College Triad educational program benefit the student in applying to veterinary medicine programs and in future professional work. An additional strength of the pre-veterinary medicine program at Warren Wilson College is that the pre-veterinary advisor is a licensed veterinarian with a Ph.D. in animal behavior.

Program Description
The program of study will prepare a student for entry into the Veterinary Medicine programs in area universities (Colorado State University, Kansas State University, Iowa State
University, Oklahoma State University and the University of Missouri.) The pre-vet student should complete a four-year major in Biology and/or Chemistry.
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
Students are strongly advised to work toward a major in biology. The course work prescribed below covers the pre-requisites for veterinary medical school.
Academic Fact Sheet – Wayne State College
FRESHMAN YEAR
CHE 106 General Chemistry I 4
BIO 110 Biology Concepts 4
ENG 102 Composition Skills 3
* SPA 110 Elementary Spanish 3
ART 102 The Visual Arts Experience 3
17
BIO 200 Zoology 4
CHE 107 General Chemistry II 4
CNA 100 Princ. of Human Communication 3
ENG 200 Expository Writing 3
PSY 101 General Psychology 3
17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
CHE 314 Organic Chemistry I 4
ENG 150 Topics in Literature 3
HIS 120 World History 3
PED 103 Lifestyle Assessment 2
BIO 320 Molecular Genetics 4
16
BIO 385 Microbiology 4
** MAT By advisement 3-5
General Education 3
Elective in major 4
14-16
Highly recommended electives: Embryology, Comparative Anatomy, Mammalogy, Nutrition, Physiology.
ISU & Kansas State Univ. College of Vet. Medicine require GRE.
*Degree students may take a foreign language (check with the school of intended enrollment).
**Calculus I is required for a chemistry major and Applied Calculus and/or Probability and Statistics is required for a biology major at WSC, even though ISU and KSU do not require any mathematics.
+ Nebraska residents are eligible for “out-of-state campus program.”
JUNIOR YEAR
CHE 326 Biochemistry I 4
MAT By advisement 5
PHY 201 General Physics I 3
PHY 321 General Physics I Lab 1
BIO 410 Vertebrate Embryology 4 17
CHE 380 Instrumental Methods 4
PHI 300 Ethics and Values 3
PHY 202 General Physics II 3
PHY 322 General Physics II Lab 1
MUS 110 Topics in Music 3
Elective in major 4
18
SOC 110 Intro to Anthropology 3
BIO Electives in major 6
Electives 8
17
SENIOR YEAR
EPS 300 Educated Perspective 3
Electives in major 4
Electives 10 17

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)