The following courses support the required and suggested coursework for vet school. Please keep in mind that this is a general guideline and requirements differ amongst the different schools.
UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine's requirements can be found here.
For a Pre-Vet Med academic planning guide, click here.
+ Mathematics
Most veterinary medical schools require math and/or statistics. We recommend that you take at least one math course and one course in statistics. Note that Math 112 is a pre-requisite for Chem 103.
The statistics course can be taken in your major department.
+ Chemistry
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General Chemistry: Choose one of these three sequences:
- Chem 103 & 104
- Chem 109
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Organic Chemistry: All courses are required
- Chem 343 Introductory Organic Chemistry
- Chem 344 Introductory Organic Chemistry Lab
- Chem 345 Intermediate Organic Chemistry
+ Biological Sciences
Choose one of these two course tracks:
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1. General Track:
- Biology 151 & 152 Introductory Biology
- Genetics 466 OR Genetics 160
- Physiology 335
- Microbiology 101/102 OR Microbiology 303/304
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2. BioCore Track:
- Biocore 301-302 Evolution, Ecology and Genetics lecture/lab
- Biocore 303-304 Cellular Biology lecture/lab
- Biocore 323-324 Organismal Biology lecture/lab
- Biocore 333 Biological Interactions
Students must apply to enroll in Biocore. For more information, visit their website.
+ Physics
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GENERAL PHYSICS: Choose one of these three sequences:
- Physics 103-104 (without calculus)
- Physics 201-202 (calculus-based)
- Physics 207-208 (calculus-based)
+ Biochemistry
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Some vet med schools (including UW) require at least 1 semester of Biochemistry. This requirement can be met by taking:
- Biochemistry 501 OR Biochemistry 507 & 508
+ English
Most vet med schools require 6 credits of English, or literature taught in English, with an emphasis on composition.
Veterinary programs offer one of two degree options:
DVM ~ Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
These are equivalent degrees.
VMD ~ Veterinary Medical Doctor
These are equivalent degrees.
