{"id":4214,"date":"2020-05-05T17:06:44","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T21:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4214"},"modified":"2024-08-13T16:47:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T20:47:22","slug":"pre-veterinary-medicine","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/academics\/program\/pre-health-programs\/pre-veterinary-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Veterinary Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-course-requirements\"><strong>Course Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>General veterinary school course requirements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two semesters of general biology with laboratories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two semesters of general chemistry with laboratories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two semesters of organic chemistry with laboratories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One semester of physics with laboratories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two semesters of English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Semester of calculus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One semester of biochemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One semester of animal nutrition (Required by some programs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One semester of cell biology (Required by some programs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some programs require additional coursework, including genetics, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suggested-coursework-arrangement\"><strong>Suggested coursework arrangement:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-semester\"><strong>First semester<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CHEM 1055<\/strong> Principles of Chemistry I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FYS 1004<\/strong> First-Year Seminar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BIO 1204<\/strong> Integrated Concepts of Biology, Molecules and Cells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-second-semester\"><strong>Second semester<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CHEM 1065<\/strong> Principles of Chemistry II<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BIO 1206<\/strong> Integrated Concepts of Biology: Organisms and Ecosystems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FYS 1104<\/strong> First-Year Research Seminar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-third-semester\"><strong>Third semester<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CHEM 2155<\/strong> Organic Chemistry I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MATH 1304<\/strong> Calculus I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fourth-semester\"><strong>Fourth semester<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CHEM 2165<\/strong> Organic Chemistry II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fifth-semester\"><strong>Fifth semester<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PHYS 2115<\/strong> University Physics I<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sixth-semester\"><strong>Sixth semester<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CHEM 3084<\/strong> Biochemistry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Kentucky residents will receive in-state tuition at both Auburn University and Tuskegee University. Students will need to contact the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) to verify their residency before Oct. 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Auburn University no longer requires the GRE exam, whereas Tuskegee University does still require the GRE for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gre\"><strong>GRE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GRE is generally taken in the summer after the third year in order to matriculate in the fall after graduation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The GRE tests the following subject areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verbal reasoning\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sentence completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analogies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antonyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading comprehension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantitative reasoning\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arithmetic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Algebra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantitative comparison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytical writing\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Present your perspective on an issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze an argument<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-competitive-applicants\"><strong>Competitive applicants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overall GPA: 3.69<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science GPA (biology, chemistry, physics, math): 3.66<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GRE overall score: 1129<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Factors that increase competitiveness:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Community service\/volunteer work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience in the field \u2014 quality of veterinary experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong communication skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other important considerations:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Auburn University requires 250 minimum hours of veterinary and animal experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some schools require the Casper Exam for admission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-vet students can obtain observation hours by connecting with a mentor through Transy&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/career-development\/100-doors-to-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 Doors Program<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-links\"><strong>Important Links<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.avma.org\/\">American Veterinary Medical Association<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ets.org\/portal\/site\/ets\/menuitem.fab2360b1645a1de9b3a0779f1751509\/?vgnextoid=b195e3b5f64f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD\">Information about the GRE&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmunet.edu\/college-of-veterinary-medicine\/index\">Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kheaa.com\/web\/home.faces\">Kentucky Higher Education Assistant Authority (KHEAA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/acuityinsights.app\/\">Casper Exam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In-state tuition available for Kentucky residents at these schools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vetmed.auburn.edu\/\">Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuskegee.edu\/programs-courses\/colleges-schools\/cvm\">Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course Requirements General veterinary school course requirements include: Suggested coursework arrangement: First semester Second semester Third semester Fourth semester Fifth semester Sixth semester Kentucky residents will receive in-state tuition at both Auburn University and Tuskegee University. Students will need to contact the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority  to verify their residency before Oct. 1. 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