Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Agriculture Faculty Advisor Chad Gasser – GC 203A	Student Success Advisors
Biology Faculty Advisor Fredric Govedich – SC 303C

Overview of Program

Veterinary schools do not require a specific undergraduate major; however, the Departments of Agriculture and Nutrition Science  and Biology  cooperate closely in offering students the appropriate combination of courses and experiences to meet admission requirements. An SUU bachelor’s degree in Biology with complementary elective courses or a minor in Agriculture can be earned in approximately four years and is excellent preparation for veterinary school or graduate studies in animal sciences or biology. A second option is the BS degree in Agriculture with an emphasis in Animal Science and Industries and appropriate biological and physical science courses as electives.

Important Information

• Requirements and application procedures vary amont veterinary schools. Students should consult with the veterinary school advisor to ensure they understand the requirements of the program(s) where they intend to apply.
• Above-average grades and satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are required for admission to a school of veterinary medicine. Most applicants take the examination in the spring of their third year at SUU and apply to veterinary school in the fall of their senior year.

Something to Consider

Many students either find themselves waiting a year for graduate/professional school acceptance, or recognize that a graduate-level credential would improve their career preparation. The MBA program in the SUU Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business welcomes applicants with undergraduate degrees in any program. There are admission requirements, but they are minimal and relatively low cost. Please contact the MBA Program for more information.

Pre-Veterinary Requirements

Preparation for veterinary school application ordinarily includes the following: