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The special program for high school graduates is designed for qualified and motivated high school students who seek a career in veterinary medicine. The Integrated Pre Veterinary – Veterinary Program (INTEPREV) is an attempt to eliminate the sharp division between pre veterinary and veterinary education and also to shorten the time required for obtaining the Doctor of Veterinary (D.V.M) degree to six (6) years.

The program (INTEPREV) also allows the matriculation of students from around the world regardless of the individual variations of the educational system of their home country.

Students are selected for the program (INTEPREV) in the senior year of high school. There are no specific high school course requirements, but applicants are required to take either SAT, ACT or College Board examinations. Of great importance to the Admission Committee are such factors as interest in the humanities, sciences, evidence of intellectual curiosity and extracurricular activities.

The first year of the program is devoted to the study of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, English Composition, Medical Terminology and Spanish.

In keeping further with our institution’s philosophy of veterinary medical education geared towards improved livestock production characterized by qualitative animal healthcare and global food security, we have developed a veterinary medical curriculum leading to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) for Pre-Veterinarian Graduates. The program is an attempt to increase the number of veterinarians in the world, thereby improving animal healthcare globally and addressing the acute food shortage in most parts of the developing and tropical countries.

With the variety and diversity of career opportunities within the veterinary profession such as in Medicine (private veterinary medical practice and part of primary healthcare team) , Agriculture (livestock production), Public Service (Food Quality Control, meat inspection, regulatory medicine, wildlife conservation, Zoo Veterinarian), Research (care of laboratory, small and large animals involved in research and specializations as laboratory diagnostician or researcher), Pharmaceutical Companies and Food Industries,, the veterinarian will always be in great demand and will be respected by society. Our veterinary medical curriculum is designed to provide participants in the program the opportunity to receive qualitative veterinary education towards global improvement in animal healthcare and livestock production. The method of integrated teaching which we adopt in execution most parts of the curriculum prepares our graduates for the diversity if roles which a veterinarian is expected to play in the society.

Tuition and fees are USD $16,000.00. Other general fees include Administration fee of USD $550.00 per year and one time graduation fee of USD $550.00.

The minimum requirement to participate in the traditional program leading to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is the successful completion of pre-veterinary program in Universities or colleges.

The required pre-professional and science courses which should be taken and passed during the pre-veterinary program are:

General Chemistry with Laboratory
6 semester credits,

or 8 quarter credits.

Organic Chemistry with Laboratory
6 semester credits

or 8 quarter credits.

Biochemistry

(Emphasis on Animal Biochemistry and Metabolism)
3 semester credits

or 4 quarter credits.

Genetics
3 semester credits

or 4 quarter credits.

The Veterinary School curriculum is a four year program consisting of two years of basic science studies, and two years of clinical work leading to the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). The University uses a combination of formal classes in Antigua and advanced communication information and technology to execute the curriculum.

The pre-clinical phase of the curriculum spans two years and students are required to take courses in Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Neuroanatomy, Physiology, Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry.

The para-clinical phase consists of courses in Pathology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, Parasitology & Entomology, Ethics & Jurisprudence, Public Health, Preventive & Hygiene and Physical Diagnosis.

In addition, during the clinical phase, students undertake clinical rotations at the Veterinary Hospitals affiliated to the School of Veterinary Medicine. These clinical rotations include Large & Small Animal Medicine, Large & Small Animal Surgery, and Large & Small Animal Theriogenology.

Our pre-veterinary program will prepare you to meet the admission requirements of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. To become a veterinarian, you must graduate from a four-year program at an accredited college of veterinary medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree and obtain a license to practice. All veterinary schools require a significant number of credit hours, ranging from 45 to 90 semester hours, at the undergraduate level. However, most schools prefer completion of the bachelor’s degree. Because the requirements vary from school to school, you should contact each school about their specific requirements. Twenty-eight schools in 26 states meet accreditation standards set by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Franklin College has a pre-professional program for veterinary medicine at Purdue University. To be considered for admission to the School of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue, the student must have completed a minimum of 72 semester hours of pre-veterinary medicine studies. Most students admitted to the veterinary program at Purdue have many more than the 72 hours. A large percentage now complete the B.A. degree prior to entering the pre-professional program.

Students applying to Purdue must submit an application to VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service). This organization serves as a clearing house sending your application materials to all of the vet schools that you apply to. Students applying to Purdue also must take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). This exam must be taken in time to have your completed application postmarked to Purdue no later than October 1 of the year preceding your admission to vet school. The preprofessional requirements for admission to the Purdue program and the Franklin College course that Purdue has designated as a satisfactory equivalent for each required course are listed below.

The Animal and Veterinary Sciences curriculum is designed to provide a broad biological training as well as a thorough understanding of the breeding, diseases, genetics, management, nutrition and physiology of large animals, and laboratory and companion animals. Animal and Veterinary Sciences courses also serve as elective opportunities for students in other agricultural and life sciences, and in other colleges. This department administers the Pre-Veterinary program and provides an opportunity for students to be certified to teach high school biology and agriculture.

The USC Upstate pre-veterinary medicine program is an advisement track within the biology degree program. Students already having a degree and aiming for veterinary school should take courses that are required or recommended and that will best prepare them for taking the VCAT. Veterinary school admission is on a competitive basis. Important factors considered by Admission Committees are grade point averages (GPA), VCAT scores and letters of recommendation.

VCAT (Veterinary College Admission Test) exam:
Pre-vet students must start their math and chemistry sequences as soon as possible in order to take the VCAT exam at the appropriate time. Students must have Organic Chemistry and physics completed by the end of the junior year, as the VCAT exam should be taken the spring semester of the junior year or the fall semester of the senior year. Developmental math students may need an additional year of preparation. The minimum core of courses that are needed before the VCAT is taken is:
English 101+102
Mathematics 126+127 (Precalculus; with Mathematics 143 (calculus) recommended)
Biology 101+102
Chemistry 111+112
Chemistry 331+332 (Organic Chemistry)
Physics 201+202 OR Physics 211+212

Veterinary Programs:
As South Carolina has no in-state veterinary program, “South Carolina quotas” are available at the University of Georgia and Tuskegee University. The largest quota for South Carolina residents is at the University of Georgia. In addition to the VCAT, applicants to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine program must also take the GRE, including the Advanced Biology section.

Pre-vet students should complete their applications no later than October of the year before they expect to enter veterinary school.

In addition to the VCAT minimum core listed above, other courses that are required (or recommended) are: Anatomy (SBIO 232) or Comparative Anatomy (SBIO 315, preferred), Microbiology (SBIO 330), Physiology (SBIO 242, recommended), Genetics (SBIO 350, recommended), Biochemistry (SBIO 541+543L), Animal Nutrition, and Statistics (SMTH 201 or SPSY 225 or SSOC 220).

S.C. residents interested in the University of Georgia Veterinary School need to contact the S.C. Pre-veterinary Advisory Committee, which coordinates S.C. applicants. The address is:

Pre-Veterinary Advisor
Department of Animal Science
College of Agricultural Sciences
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29631

S.C. applicants interested in Tuskegee University can apply directly to that school. Other universities with veterinary programs (e.g., North Carolina State University) may accept South Carolina residents but do not reserve any places for South Carolina residents.

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.