Elmhurst College
Department of Biology
	Pre Veterinary Medicine

The admission requirements for schools of veterinary medicine vary. There are minimum requirements for admission to most schools, but the majority of students admitted to veterinary medical schools have completed bachelor's degrees.

Admission to veterinary medical schools typically requires a minimum number of hours of relevant animal experiences in activities that give applicants an appreciation and understanding of the profession of veterinary medicine.

It is recommended that students take the Veterinary Aptitude Test (VAT) at least one full year before the intended entrance date.

Recommended courses include:
 BIO minimum of one year from the following: 250, 251, 303, 311, 312, 317, 318, 414, 416, 418;
 CHM 211, 212, 311, 312, CHM 315 also suggested;
 ENG 105, 106;
 MTH 121, 132;
 PHY 111, 112, or 121, 122;
 Economics, one course;
 Humanities electives, two courses
 Speech, one course

Related WEB sites:
 http://www.avma.org
American Veterinary Medical Association
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 67,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession.

http://www.aavmc.org
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges coordinates the affairs of the 27 U.S. Veterinary Medical Colleges, 4 Canadian Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Departments of Veterinary Science and Comparative Medicine, animal medical centers, and the University of Glasgow Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. In addition, the association fosters the membership's teaching, research and service missions both nationally and internationally. Addressing the interests of producers and consumers of food and fiber, the interests of animal owners, and those of pet owners, AAVMC's principal goal is improving the quality of human and animal life. Specifically, we continue to address societal concerns about food safety, advance veterinary education, improve animal health and well-being, strengthen biomedical research and enhance environmental quality.

This page last updated: 03/24/04