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Oct 07, 2024
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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Veterinary Medicine, DVM
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About the ProgramThe veterinary profession is a diverse, exciting and rewarding occupation that allows for pursuits in a variety of fields including community health, food resource management, wildlife preservation, marine biology and many others. It allows you to take your passions and apply them to advance animal, and even human, health. If you are ready to explore what it takes to become a veterinarian, check out our DVM Program for requirements and additional information including an early admission program for high achieving high school seniors. Whether you are in high school, middle school or grade school, it’s never too early see what drives you. For high school and middle school students interested in a week long summer camp to experience the world of veterinary medicine, we host Boiler Vet Camp every summer.
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Degree Requirements
165.5 Credits RequiredSpring Electives 1st Year
(Students are not required to take any electives)
Fall Electives 2nd Year
(Students are not required to take any electives)
Spring Electives 2nd Year
(Students are not required to take any electives)
Year 3
- Core/elective approach
- Courses organized along species lines
- Core courses 1) required for all tracks 2) cover all major domestic species and all major disciplines
- Electives 1) chosen based on track and student’s career goals 2) choices made in consultation with faculty advisor
Fall Electives 3rd Year
(Students are not required to take any electives)
Spring Electives 3rd Year
(Students are required to enroll in a minimun of 5 credits of electives)
Notes
- First year year students will have a co-curricular requirement to complete all of the online modules in the PVM Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program.
- 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.
Disclaimer
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