• BIO103/BIO104  General Biology I & II
• CHE110/CHE111 General Chemistry I & II
• CHE210/CHE 211 Organic Chemistry I & II
• CHE421 Biochemistry
• PHY120/PHY121 General Physics I & II (not calculus based) OR
  PHY110/PHY111 General Physics I & II (calculus based, required for some majors)

• MAT115 or MAT120 Biostatistics or Statistics
• MAT133 Calculus I with Review and/or MAT181 Calculus I

Other recommended and/or required courses:

• BIO300  Cell Biology
• BIO312  Genetics
• BIO216  General Microbiology
• BIO105/BIO106  Anatomy and Physiology I & II
• CHE422 Biochemistry II
• Coursework in English and Social Sciences

Other requirements:

The GRE (graduate record examination) is required for some veterinary schools. Some institutions may require the Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer) test. Make sure that you consult the individual institutions to which you plan to apply to ensure that you are taking any required tests.

Extensive animal-care experience (small to large animals in the range of hundreds of hours) and veterinarian shadowing is expected.

Grades:
Students with GPAs above a 3.3 are considered more competitive.

Resources:

If you are considering applying to veterinary school, please consult this comprehensive guide that contains information about required coursework, entrance exams, experiential preparation, and a timeline for applying: Pre-Vet Pathways.

Obtaining a Committee Letter:

Some veterinary schools may accept a committee letter, but some schools may explicitly state that they do not accept one. A committee letter is crafted by the pre-health committee currently comprised of Dr. Joshua Cordeira (Biology), Dr. Kristin Giamanco (Biology), Dr. Helena Prieto (Chemistry), Dr. Russ Selzer (Chemistry), and Dr. Emily Stevens (Health Promotion and Exercise). To procure a committee letter, you must submit a request form to Dr. Kristin Giamanco by May 1st. You will supply the pre-health evaluation form to each person writing you a letter of recommendation, which must be received by May 15th. In addition, you must send your resume/CV, a copy of your test scores, transcripts, and personal statement. All materials must be sent to Dr. Kristin Giamanco. For the committee to consider writing you a letter, you must meet with your designated pre-health advisor AT LEAST TWICE the year BEFORE you apply. If you do not adhere to this, the committee may decline your request.