Pre-Veterinary Medicine Curriculum

Pre-veterinary students are strongly encouraged to select a major and pursue a degree in an academic specialty of special interest. Most colleges of veterinary medicine in the U.S. require applicants to complete 60-70 credit-hours of undergraduate coursework. Applicants who complete a four-year college degree are generally given preference. Many schools require admission test results; the specific test varies from school to school, some require the GRE, others the MCAT. A contract between Nebraska and Iowa State University supports veterinary training for residents of Nebraska. Advisers: Dean’s Office and Dr. William deGraw in the biology department.

The following courses or their equivalents meet the specific requirements for most veterinary schools in the Midwest and must be taken regardless of major chosen:

English Composition ................................................ 6 hours
To be selected from English 1150, 1160, 2400, 2430, 3980 (technical writing).

Chemistry................................................................. 23 hours
1180, 1184, 1190, 1194, 2250, 2260, 2274, 3650 and 3654

Physics...................................................................... 10 hours
1110, 1154, 1120 and 1164.

Biology..................................................................... 22 hours
1450, 1750, 2140, 2440 or 4640, and 4950.