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The School of Veterinary Medicine seeks students who exhibit strong academic potential; students who are compassionate, competent, flexible, motivated, perceptive and empathetic. Students must be aware of the realities of veterinary medical practice in the 21st century and be familiar with the ethical questions they will face on a daily basis. They must have a sense of community responsibility, and have some interest in and exposure to knowledge creation. The School of Veterinary Medicine seeks students from diverse cultures, backgrounds, countries and all states within the United States.
The program of study leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree is delivered in two phases: a three-year preveterinary medical program and a four-year veterinary medical program; this allows the School to accommodate students from around the world.
Generally, students from the North American model of education who hold a baccalaureate degree enter directly into the four-year veterinary medical program. Students from other academic backgrounds and some North American students begin their studies in the preveterinary medical program which provides a firm foundation for promotion into the veterinary medical program.
Dual degree programs provide veterinary students with the opportunity of studying Public Health or pursuing an MSc in research with areas of concentration in Anatomy, Marine Medicine, Microbiology, Morphological and clinical pathology, Parasitology, Pharmacology, or Wildlife Medicine while pursuing their veterinary education.
Additionally, preveterinary medical students who do not hold a first degree and wish to obtain a bachelor degree in the course of their studies may be eligible to do so. Evaluation of prior educational background will determine eligibility and appropriate placement within the BS/DVM program.