Pre-Veterinary Medicine Specialization

(Specialization Code: PVET)

These courses satisfy the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine preprofessional requirements. Students do not have to complete a bachelor of science degree to apply for admission to a veterinary college. Once students have completed the preprofessional requirements, they may apply. Completion of the preprofessional requirements can be done in as little as two years but usually takes three or four years of undergraduate study. Preprofessional requirements of the 27 schools and colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States vary. Students interested in applying to a school or college of veterinary medicine outside Texas should contact the school or college to obtain information on preprofessional requirements.

To meet Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine preprofessional requirements, suggested curriculum includes:

Prerequisite for the above courses include:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3

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In addition, to meet requirements for a bachelor of science degree in agriculture, animal science option, refer to the “Major in Animal Science ” section of this catalog. For information about the master of science (M.S.) degree or doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree, refer to the “Graduate Catalog”.

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

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Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Animal Science B.S.