Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Program
Pre-professional

Why study Pre-Veterinary Medicine at �鶹��Ƶ?

Bring your passion for animals to a rewarding career in protecting animal and public health. We work with you to navigate pre-requisites and connect you with hands-on learning experiences in real-world settings. Challenging, inspiring, and supportive, our pre-professional tracks helps you build confidence, knowledge, and practical skills.

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Program Overview

What should I major in if I am considering Pre-Veterinary Medicine? Popular majors include:

The Pre-Veterinary Medicine program is supported by the Office of Health Professions.

What career paths are common after pursuing Pre-Veterinary Medicine at �鶹��Ƶ?

A degree from �鶹��Ƶ provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:

Small Animal Vet
Large Animal Vet
Food Safety
Research
Public Health

$129,110 Average salary 5 years post graduation
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After �鶹��Ƶ

Gusties who pursue Pre-Veterinary Medicine are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs at some of the best programs in the country. Here’s where some of our recent grads have landed in school and where they work afterwards:

Cornell University
University of Minnesota
University of Missouri
University of Wisconsin
Iowa State

Course Examples

Interested in pursuing Pre-Veterinary Medicine? Here are some of the common classes taken by a Pre-Veterinary Medicine student.

BIO 374 Genetics

This course introduces the principles of heredity and variation in living organisms. Topics include classical Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, gene expression and regulation, genetic technologies, and applications in research and medicine. Laboratory work emphasizes hands-on techniques in genetic analysis and experimental design.

CHE 107 Principles of Chemistry

This course introduces the fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and the properties of gases, liquids, and solids. It provides a strong foundation for further study in chemistry and related scientific fields.

PHY 120 General Physics

This course sequence covers the fundamental principles of classical physics, including mechanics, energy, waves, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism. Designed for students pursuing health sciences or life sciences, it emphasizes conceptual understanding and problem-solving using algebra and trigonometry.

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