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Jan 28, 2026
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Veterinary Medicine, DVM
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About the Program
Today’s veterinarian has a multitude of career opportunities not only in private practice, but also in public practice, corporate practice, industry public health, food resource management, wildlife conservation, and marine biology. Veterinary researchers participate in cutting-edge advancements in veterinary medicine that often lead the way to applications in human medicine. Purdue’s Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine allows students to take their passions and apply them to advance animal, and even human, health. See the DVM Program for requirements and additional information including an early admission program for high achieving high school seniors. Students can explore the program as early as high school, middle school or grade school. For high school and middle school students interested in a week long summer camp to experience the world of veterinary medicine, the department hosts Boiler Vet Camp every summer. Program Website Program Requirements
164.5 Credits RequiredCore Courses (112.5 credits)
Basic Medical Sciences (28 credits)
Comparative Pathobiology (29 credits)
Veterinary Clinical Sciences (48.5 credits)
Problem Based Learning and Seminar (6 credits)
Selectives (5 credits)
Choose 5 credits, all to be taken during semester 6/Spring of Year 3. Non-Course Requirements
- National AVMA Survey
- PVM Employment Survey
- Clinical Skills/Procedures Competency
Additional Information
- For the D.V.M. program, a passing grade is defined as a grade of C- or higher with weighted grades, Pass or Satisfactory.
- Achieved a minimum program index of 2.00.
Year 4
Choose one specizalied track. Track selection occurs during semester 5 while selecting electives for semester 6. - Credit Hours: 48.00 - The fourth year begins the Monday following semester 6 final examinations and continues for a full 12 months.
- Students must complete required clinical skills/procedures competencies during the fourth year.
- Students must complete the National AVMA Survey.
- Students must complete the PVM Employment Survey.
- The fourth year consists entirely of clinical rotations, both required and elective, which are determined by the student’s chosen track.
Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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