Course Reference
All prerequisite courses must be taken for a grade (not Pass/No Pass). The courses required for admission to Oregon State University are listed below but apply to most vet schools nationwide. Consult the web sites or catalogs of the schools to which you plan to apply to determine each school’s specific requirements.
Biology
Course Description | Hours | Semester | |
BIO 207/277 | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | 4 (w/lab) | |
BIO 208/278 | Introduction to Evolution and Ecology | 4 (w/ lab) | |
BIO 305 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | |
BIO 306 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | |
BIO 330 | Human Genetics | 3 | |
Additional Recommended Courses*: | |||
Course Description | Hours | Semester | |
BIO 400 | Immunology | 3 | |
BIO 354 | Cell & Molecular Biology | 3 | |
BIO 301 | Microbiology | 3 | |
Any Animal Related BIO Courses | 3 each | ||
Note: OSU requires at least 4 semesters of UD biology outside of general bio, A&P and genetics
*Recommended courses are based on local program recommendations
Chemistry
Course Description | Hours | Semester | |
CHM 207/277 | General Chemistry I | 4 (w/ lab) | |
CHM 208/278 | General Chemistry II | 4 (w/ lab) | |
CHM 325/375 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 (w/ lab) | |
CHM 326/376 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 (w/ lab) | |
CHM 453 | Biochemistry I* | 3 | |
CHM 454 | Biochemistry II* | 3 | |
* OSU requires Biochemistry and they prefer to see a whole year on your transcript
Physics
Course Description | Hours | Semester | |
PHY 201/271 | College Physics and Lab (Fall Semester Only) | 4 (w/ lab) | |
PHY 202/272 | College Physics and Lab (Spring Semester Only) | 4 (w/ lab) | |
OR | |||
PHY 204/274 | General Physics and Lab | 4 (w/ labs) | |
PHY 205/275 | General Physics and Lab | 4 (w/ labs) | |
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Mathematics
Course Description | Hours | Semester | |
MTH 201 | Calculus I (BIO Focused Sections Spring Only) | 4 | |
MTH 161 | Elementary Statistics | 3 | |
English
Course Description | Hours | Semester | |
ENG 112 | Thinking Through Literature | 3 | |
ENG 107 or 311 | College Writing or Advanced Writing | 3 | |
Note: Some vet schools require one year English, including at least one course in composition.
OSU General Education Requirements:
OSU considers your general education requirements fulfilled if you complete a bachelor’s degree or plan to complete a bachelor’s degree by July 1 of the year in which you would be starting the veterinary program. If you do not plan to complete a bachelor’s degree prior to entering the veterinary program at OSU you are also required to have 4 semester credits of English writing, 2 semester credits of public speaking, and 8 semester credits of humanities and/or social science courses.
If you are considering other veterinary schools, make sure to check their websites for specific information on how to fulfill their general education requirements.
The AAVMC has numerous internet resources available on their website for pre-vet students. Most veterinary schools require a GRE score for application. More information on the GRE can be found through the ETS website. Information may also be obtained from the Pre-Health Professions Advisor.
In selecting schools to which to apply, pay particular attention to non-resident acceptance rates, total number of applicants, average GPA/GRE of admitted applicants, additional pre-vet requirements, special programs or curricula, tuition cost, and location.
Pre-Health Professions Advising Office Email: healthprofessions@up.edu
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