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The Pre-Veterinary MedicineMost pre-veterinary students major in Animal Science, Biology or Chemistry because of the number of courses required in these areas but keep in mind that other majors are possible. Pre-veterinary is not a major on its own. Requirements for a declared major and minor must be met to graduate. Students have the greatest success in applying to a veterinary school in the state in which they reside. For most UWRF students these schools include the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota in St. Paul. These schools have similar course requirements for admission. Application to other Schools of Veterinary Medicine is also possible.
Recommended CurriculumTo meet veterinary school course requirements it is suggested that you
follow a curriculum similar to that outlined below:
(The exact courses and the sequence of courses will vary some with your
major, see the Academic Plan for your major for a more detailed description) FRESHMAN YEARENGL 100 (Academic Reading/ Writing)
SOPHOMORE YEARENGL 200 (Investigating Ideas: Reading, Writing, and the Disciplines) For those students planning to apply to Veterinary School, prepare and take the GRE during the summer and complete the VMCAS application prior to October 1.
JUNIOR YEARCHEM 361 (Biochemistry I) For those students planning to apply to Veterinary School, prepare and take the GRE during the summer, and complete the VMCAS application prior to October 1st.
4th YEARComplete senior year at UWRF or first year in veterinary school.
Other Things to ConsiderExplore careers in veterinary medicine. Talk to veterinarians about the nature of their work. Engage in a job or volunteer position at a veterinary clinic or working with animals that demonstrates your interest in the profession. Gain experience working with animals and people.
The Veterinary Medical College Application Service
(VMCAS)
Information on Wisconsin and Minnesota Veterinary Schools
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| Dr. Larry Baumann Dept of Animal Science University of Wisconsin-River Falls 410 South Third Street River Falls, WI 54022 Phone: 715.425.3704 Email: larry.baumann@uwrf.edu |
Dr. Kim Mogen Department of Biology University of Wisconsin-River Falls 410 South Third Street River Falls, WI 54022 Phone: 715.425.3364 E-mail: kim.l.mogen@uwrf.edu |
University of Wisconsin - River Falls |