PRE-VETERINARY

The requirements for entry into veterinary school are different depending on the school to which you apply. It is important that you visit the Health Professions Advising Office (201D Steele) early in your freshman year.  Below are listed the courses required by North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine. If you are not a resident of North Carolina, or are a resident, but wish to consider out-of-state schools, you should come to the Health Professions Office and get help specific to your needs.

• English 101 and 102
• Math 231
• Physics 104 and 105
• Any Statistics 151 or 155; or Econ 400 or Psyc 215
• Chem 101, 102, 241, 261, 262 plus the accompanying labs
• Chem 430 (biochemistry)
• Biology 101, 101L, and 202
• Microbiology 251, 255 or Biol 422
• Business/Finance 6 hrs (Econ 101, Busi 100 and others)
• Animal Nutrition: recommended, but not required (available at NCSU, on-line from NCSU, or from other Universities [U. of Kentucky or U. of Oklahoma])

A course that is recommended, but not required is BIOL 205 (cell biology). While it is not necessary to major in biology, the required and recommended courses fit nicely into this major.

The GRE: NCSU now requires the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The usual time to take it is in the spring semester of the Junior year. Students should prepare for this test.

Application: Many veterinary schools accept applications through the Veterinary Medical Colleges Application Service (VMCAS). This application should be submitted in the summer before your last year in college.

Extracurricular activities/experience: Experience working in a variety of veterinary settings is an essential part of your credentials. Most veterinary schools place emphasis on this activity and require at least one letter of evaluation from a veterinarian.

Note: NC State University Veterinary School does not interview applicants. Selection is based on applicants' academic record, test scores, experience, and recommendations. It is essential to get good grades from the beginning.

Other web sites of interest for veterinary medicine:

Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
North Carolina State Veterinary College