Preparation for Veterinary Medicine

Biological Sciences, 217 Life Sciences, 419-372-2332
Chemistry, 141 Overman Hall, 419-372-2031
Arts and Sciences, 205 Administration Building, 419-372-2015

Colleges of veterinary medicine require four years of pre-veterinary preparation for admission. The pre-veterinary medical program which follows meets the requirements of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Ohio State University. Students should obtain information as early as possible about the requirements of the school where they plan to apply. A list of accredited colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States can be obtained from the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Schaumberg, IL 60173 (http://www.avma.org/).

In the first year at BGSU, students may enroll as "pre-health professional." They may be eligible to change to "pre-veterinary medicine" when they have completed BIOL 2050 and CHEM 3410. These courses must be taken for a letter grade. Students must have a B or better in both courses. Upon meeting the above criteria, students must consult a faculty advisor to discuss the replacement of the "pre-health professional" label with "pre-veterinary medicine." The pre-veterinary medical student is urged to confer frequently with an advisor, particularly with respect to planning their coursework for subsequent semesters and for meeting the admission requirements of the preferred veterinary school.

Recommended course sequence
(62 hours)

• BIOL 2040, 2050 (10)
• BIOL 3130 (4)
• BIOL 3500 (3)
• GSW 1120 (3)
• CHEM 1250, 1270, 1280 or 1350, 1370, 1380 (10)
• CHEM 3410, 3440, 3450 (10)
• CHEM 3080 or 4450 (3)
• MATH 1300 (3) or 1280 (5) (by placement) and 1310
• PHYS 2010, 2020 (10)
• Electives selected to meet requirements of the intended college of veterinary medicine