Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, D.V.M.

The science and art that deals with the maintenance of health in and the prevention, alleviation, and cure of disease and injury in animals and especially domestic animals

For descriptions of this profession, see: Students, Applicants and Advisors section of the or Veterinary Careers section of the .

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

Veterinary School: 4 years

Internship (Optional): 1 year

Residency (Optional): 2-3 years

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Schools may require humanities, biology, social sciences and/or other courses. Check directly with those schools and the (VMSAR).

SUGGESTED COURSES
1 Year of General Biology Biology 101
Molecules, Genes and Cells
Biology 102
Evolution, Organisms & Ecology
 
1 Year of General Chemistry Chemistry 130
Structure & Properties of Inorganic Compounds w/ Lab
Chemistry 170
Stoichiometric Calculations
Chemistry 260
Thermodynamics, Equilibrium & Kinetics w/ Lab
1 Year Organic Chemistry Chemistry 120
Structure & Properties of Organic Molecules w/ Lab
Chemistry 310
Enzyme Mechanics
 
1 Year Physics Physics 120
Principles of Physics I w/ Lab
Physics 130
Principles of Physics II w/ Lab
 

APPLICATION TIMELINE

For admittance directly after É«ºüÈë¿Ú: Prerequisite courses completed by the end of senior year; Apply summer before senior year.

APPLICATION SERVICE

(VMCAS)

STANDARDIZED TEST

Graduate Record Exam (GRE): Is typically required of all applicants to veterinary school. Some schools also accept the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in place of the GRE

The GRE has three sections: Verbal Reasoning (Score 130-170), Quantitative Reasoning (130-170), and Analytical Writing (Score 0-6). The test takes approximately 4 hours to complete and is offered year-round at computer based test centers. . Unofficial scores are give on test day, with official scores available in 10-15 days.

The MCAT has four sections (Scale 118-132): Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems; Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior, and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills. The test takes approximately 7.5 hours to complete and is offered about 25 times throughout the year. Fee assistance my be available, so check with the Hubbard Center. You receive your scores 30-35 days after the test.

Free and low-cost preparation materials for GRE:

Free and low-cost preparation materials for MCAT:

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

General:

MCAT:

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 765-658-4622, OR EMAIL HUBBARD@DEPAUW.EDU

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