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Veterinary Medicine

Hasn't everyone at some time in their life wanted to be a vet? Veterinary school is highly competitive, even more than medical school: there are simply too many applicants and not enough seats available. But if this is your dream, it can be a reality. Study hard, get straight A's and take every opportunity to work with animals and strengthen your skills. Veterinary schools have some differences from other types of medical schools:

  • Admission to veterinary school is currently about 75% female.
  • There is a need for more large animal veterinarians, which is the field typically chosen by men
  • There is a strong demand for government research and public health veterinarians.
  • Large conglomerate farms are hiring veterinarians as full-time staff.

For veterinary school the GRE, rather than the MCAT, is the accepted standardized test for admission. The course prerequisites for most veterinary schools are similar to those for medical school. The following courses offered at Gordon would be recommended for students wishing to pursue this career*:

  • One year General Chemistry (CHE111, 112)
  • One year Organic Chemistry (CHE211, 212)
  • One year General Biology (BIO150, 151)
  • Modern Genetics (BIO316)
  • Biochemistry (BIO341)
  • Biostatistics (MAT220) and additional Mathematics (MAT134 Survey of Calculus)
  • English composition (ENG110, Writing and Rhetoric, or other writing courses)
  • Social science course (A number of choices are possible here)

*For complete course descriptions, please see the Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics course listings.

CONTACT
For further information, please contact Gordon's premed advisor, Dr. Craig M. Story.
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Veterinary Medicine