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Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program at Hope CollegeThe admission requirements for veterinary medical programs are determined by each veterinary school, but there are five, two-semester courses that are required at almost all veterinary schools. Since prerequisite courses for application to different veterinary medical schools can vary significantly, it is important for students to investigate early in their undergraduate program the specific requirements at the veterinary schools where they plan to apply. Then in consultation with the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Advisor and their academic advisor, they can design an undergraduate academic program that will meet these requirements. Most Hope College students who plan to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine major in Biology. Courses Required At Most Veterinary Schools:
Recommended Courses or Courses Required At Some Schools:
There are only 28 colleges and schools of veterinary medicine in the U.S. and most are state-supported institutions that have a high preference for accepting in-state residents. Thus, students should pay particular attention to the requirement and selection factors of their home-state veterinary school. The Veterinary College Application Test has been discontinued, and veterinary schools now require one of three different standardized examinations: the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test, the Medical College Aptitude Test (MCAT), or the GRE Subject Test in Biology. You should check with the school where you plan to apply to find out which test they require. Admissions requirements for all veterinary schools are online (http://aavmc.org/vmcas/college_requirement.htm). Students should select a major area of study that is of interest and that will provide a foundation of knowledge necessary for the pursuit of several career alternatives. Veterinary schools are most concerned with the overall quality and scope of undergraduate work and not with the specific academic major. Many students who are pursuing a career in veterinary medicine are interested in biology and choose to major in that area. Veterinary schools seek students with diverse and broad academic backgrounds. Students should also be aware that veterinary school admission committees want to see that a student has learned about the veterinary profession through first-hand experience. This experience should include a job or volunteer work in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, zoo, or other animal care facility. Experience should also include job shadowing one or more veterinarians. Experience with both small animals and large animals in important. Generally, veterinary schools require a minimum number of hours of animal care experience and a letter of recommendation from a practicing veterinarian. Veterinary school admission committees also look at a student's experiences for evidence that the student is committed to serving the community and that the student is able to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Useful Web Links to Veterinary School Information
Links to General Information
For academic advising or questions related to the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program at Hope College, please contact Professor Greg Fraley (fraley@hope.edu).
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