The Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Most 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 Curriculum
To 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 YEAR
ENGL 100 (Academic Reading/ Writing)
MATH 146 (College Algebra)
MATH 147 (College Algebra and Trigonometry)
CHEM 121 (General Chemistry I and Lab I)
CHEM 122 (General Chemistry II and Lab II)
BIOL 150 (General Biology)
ANSC 111 (Introduction to Animal Science)
ANSC 121 (Companion Animals) (not required, but recommended)
Work on General Education requirements.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
ENGL 200 (Investigating Ideas: Reading, Writing, and the Disciplines)
CHEM 231 & 236 (Organic Chemistry I and Lab I)
CHEM 232 & 237 (Organic Chemistry II and Lab II)
BIOL 230 (General Zoology)
BIOL 240 (Cell and Molecular Biology)
ANSC 231 (Principles of Nutrition)
ANSC 232 (Applied Feeds & Feeding) (not required, but may be appropriate)
Continue with General Education requirements
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 YEAR
CHEM 361 (Biochemistry I)
PHYS 151 & 156 (General Physics I and Lab I)
PHYS 152 & 157 (General Physics II and Lab II)
ANSC 257 (Genetics) or Biology 350 (Genetics and Evolution)
ANSC 341 (Biometrics) or Math 216 (Statistics)
BIOL 324 (Microbiology)
ANSC 345 (Animal Health) (not required, but recommended)
Continue with General Education requirements
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 YEAR
Complete senior year at UWRF or first year in veterinary school.
If a senior at UWRF, complete college and major/minor requirements.
Other Things to Consider
Explore 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)
The VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service) application
must be completed for most all veterinary schools. You must also take
the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) during the summer prior to your application
year. VMCAS applications are due October 1st for entrance into veterinary
school the following fall semester. The VMCAS application is available
on-line at http://www.aavmc.org/. GRE information is available online at http://www.gre.org/
Information on Wisconsin and Minnesota Veterinary Schools
UW-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine
Office of Academic Affairs
2015 Linden Drive West
Madison, WI 53706-1102
Phone: 608.263.2525
http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/ |
College of Veterinary Medicine
Office of Student Affairs and Admissions
460 VTH, 1365 Gortner Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 612.624.4747
http://www.cvm.umn.edu/ |
For application information on other U.S. and Canadian veterinary schools
check the VMCAS web site.
UW-River Falls Pre-Veterinary Club
The UW-River Falls Pre-Veterinary Club is active in disseminating information
about veterinary school preparation to students interested in the veterinary
profession. This includes speakers, tours of veterinary schools, tours
of veterinary technician colleges, attending the National Pre-Veterinary
Symposium and many other related activities. Visit the club's website
at http://www.uwrf.edu/prevet/
For More Information
Information regarding the pre-veterinary curriculum at UW-River Falls
is available through the pre-veterinary advisors:
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 |
