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Course: Preveterinary Studies
At most colleges, you can't major in preveterinary studies. You'll need to choose another major, such as biology, that requires many of the same courses vet schools look for. But completing one of these programs will show vet schools that you're serious about becoming a veterinarian.
Programs in preveterinary studies help you prepare for admission to vet schools by providing a strong base in science and other courses.
Are You Ready To...?
- Talk to veterinarians about their experiences
- Join a preveterinary club
- Get hands-on experience in an internship at a vet clinic, lab, zoo, farm, or other site
- Earn high grades in a demanding selection of science courses
- Meet with an advisor early on to make sure you're doing everything possible to prepare for vet school
It Helps To Be...
Committed to your career and passionate about animal health and welfare. It also helps to be organized and able to communicate with a wide range of people.
College Checklist
- How successful are the college's students at getting into vet school?
- Are academic advisors and career counselors actively involved in the program?
- Does the college offer courses in your area of interest, such as animal sciences, biotechnology, or wildlife management?
- Are there on-campus animal facilities where you can get hands-on experience?
- Is there an internship program in place with a wide variety of opportunities?
- Is the college strong in the sciences?
Did You Know?
Preveterinary students often decide whether they want to work with pets or farm animals while they’re still undergrads.
Course Spotlight
Biology, with lab, is usually a required course for preveterinary students. That makes sense since biology is at the heart, so to speak, of learning how the animal body works.
Studying biology as an undergrad will help you understand the scientific concepts you learn later in vet school. You'll reinforce what you learn in lecture with hands-on lab activities, such as using a microscope to watch cells reproduce and dissecting a fetal pig.