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Eastern Oregon University
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Pre-Professional Health Programs at EOU
> Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine Field Overview
Veterinarian Overview
General Information
Bachelor’s Degree Required
Yes
Entrance Exam
GRE
(Graduate Record Examination) or
MCAT
(Medical College Admission Test)
Entrance Exam Resources
GRE:
About the GRE
What is the GRE (Kaplan)
About the GRE Test (Princeton Review)
What is on the GRE (BeMo)
GRE Test Fees
MCAT :
AAMC
U.S. MCAT Scheduling
About the MCAT
What’s on the MCAT
Prepare for the MCAT
MCAT FAQs
MCAT Sample Question Guide
Free Planning & Study Resources
AAMC PREview Readiness Exam
The Princeton Review
About the MCAT
When Should you Take the MCAT
MCAT Practice
BluePrint Prep
MCAT Prep Options
FREE MCAT Practice Resources
WizePrep
MCAT Prep
GradPrep
MCAT Resources
Veterinary Experience &/or Shadowing Hours
*no specific amount is required but highly recommended
Application Systems
VMCAS
Application Timeline & Checklist
How to Apply & Become (AAVMC)
Program Directory
Accredited Veterinary Colleges (AVMA)
Veterinary Medical School Admissions Requirements (AAVMC)
“Pre-Professional Resource Library”
Coming Soon!
Professional Associations & Accreditations
American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Additional Resources
2022 Applicant Guide (AAVMC)
2023 Applicant Guide (AAVMC)
Recommended Coursework (PDF)
Biology Courses
BIOL221Z Principles of Biology w/ Lab (5)
BIOL222Z Principles of Biology w/ Lab (5)
BIOL223Z Principles of Biology w/ Lab (5)
BIOL341 Genetics w/ Lab (4)
BIOL 342 Genetics w/ Lab (4)
BIOL445 Immunology (3)
BIOL432 Animal Physiology w/ Lab (5)
BIOL462 Cellular Neurobiology (3)
Chemistry Courses
CHEM221Z General Chemistry w/ Lab (5)
CHEM222Z General Chemistry w/ Lab (5)
CHEM223Z General Chemistry w/ Lab (5)
CHEM334 Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHEM335 Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHEM338 Organic Chemistry I Lab (1)
CHEM336 Organic Chemistry III (4)
CHEM339 Organic Chemistry II Lab (1)
CHEM450 Structural Biochemistry (4)
CHEM451 Metabolic Chemistry (4)
CHEM454 Biochemistry Lab (2)
Physics Courses
PHYS201 General Physics w/ Lab (4)
PHYS202 General Physics w/ Lab (4)
PHYS203 General Physics w/ Lab (4)
Math/Statistics Courses
MATH112Z Pre-Calculus (4)
STAT327 Statistics & Experimental Design (5) or STAT352 Statistics (4)
Social Science Courses
SOC204Z Introduction to Sociology (5)
SOC206Z Introduction to Sociology: Problems (5)
PSY201Z General Psychology (4)
PSY202Z General Psychology (4)
ANTH203 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (5)
Communication Courses
COM111Z Public Speaking (4)
Strongly Suggested Electives/Additional Courses
BIOL231-233 Anatomy & Physiology w/ Lab (4)
**It is highly recommended that students also take courses in Animal Nutrition or complete an Animal Science minor through the EOU/OSU partnership. Students must meet with an OSU Advisor in order to map out requirements for the AS minor.
Notes
The Pre-Veterinary Medicine pathway is designed to meet the requirements for admission to Veterinary Medicine schools. Additionally, the curriculum is designed to prepare students for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) which are commonly required (one or the other) by most Veterinary Medicine schools. Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with their Advisor when choosing appropriate coursework.