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Pre-Veterinary
Medicine (4 years)
Overview of Veterinary Medicine as a Career
See the
Occupational Outlook
Handbook:
Veterinary Medicine
Entrance to Veterinary Medicine Schools for West Virginia Residents
Veterinary Education Contract Tuition Program
Since there are no veterinary schools in West Virginia the
Higher Education Policy Commission has established contracts with three
institutions to accept West Virginia students. Up to six spaces per year
will be reserved and selected individuals who apply may receive a cost
reduction. See the Veterinary Fact Sheet for details.
Courses
Principles of Biology I and II (BSC 120 and 121)
Principles of Microbiology and Lab (BSC 302 and BSC 304) or General
Bacteriology (BSC 250)
Note: BSC 250 does not count toward a Biological Science
degree.
Principles of
Genetics (BSC 324)
Principles of Chemistry I and II and Labs
(CHM 211, 212, 217, and 218)
Organic Chemistry I and II and Organic Lab (CHM 355, 356,
and 361)
Introductory Biochemistry (BSC 365 for Biology majors
or CHM 365 for Chemistry majors)
College Algebra (MTH 130 or 127) and Trigonometry (MTH 122)
[Requirement may also be
met by Pre-Calculus (MTH 132), Applied Calculus (MTH 140), or Calculus
(MTH 229)]
General
Physics I and II and labs (PHY 201, 202, 203 and 204)
English Composition I and II (ENG 101 and 102)
Recommended Electives
Vertebrate Embryology (BSC 301)
Animal Physiology (BSC 422) or
Human Physiology (BSC 228) Note: BSC 228 does not count toward a Biological
Science degree.
Principles of Cell Biology (BSC 322)
Building English Vocabulary through Latin and Greek
(CL 200)
Introductory Sociology (SOC 200)
Other Courses
Follow catalog for degree requirements
for a B.S. or B.A.
Other Requirements
60
hours of clinical volunteer or work experience in a physical therapy setting
is required for admission.
Recommended Four-Year Degree Tracks (pdf)
Biology
Biomedical
Sciences
Cellular/Molecular Biology
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Physics
Exams
MCAT, VCAT,
or GRE and GRE Advanced
Biology Section. The exam required varies among veterinary schools. Before taking a test applicants should inquire in the admission office of
the veterinary school of interest regarding the specific admission test
requirement.
Links to Professional Schools
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