Health Careers for BSU Students Community Guide: Veterinary School

General Course Work*:
*Below are common course requirements but can vary between schools. Make sure to check for individual school requirements.

• BIOL 121 and BIOL 122
• CHEM 141 and CHEM 142
• CHEM 243 and CHEM 244
• CHEM 352 or 452
• PHYS 181 and PHYS 182 or PHYS 243 and PHYS 244 
• MATH 141 or MATH 161E/MATH 144
• BIOL 297, PSYC 201, or ECON 210
• ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
• Additional recommended biology courses BIOL 321, BIOL 302 or BIOL 395, BIOL 251 and BIOL 252 or BIOL 373

Summary of Course Prerequisites Per School

Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements (VMSAR)

What Vet Schools are Looking for

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and What is a good GRE score?

• Study resources:

  • Best Strategies for Studying for the GRE by a BSU alum 

  • Books - Kaplan, The Princeton Review, Magoosh

  • Websites - The Princeton Review, Kaplan, ETS, TestPrepPractice (free prep and study resources)

  • Quizlet and Chegg Flashcards

• Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)

• How to Apply

• List of Veterinary Schools

• CASPer Exam

• See where you are through a self assessment form