Pre-Veterinary Program
Pre-Veterinary
- Requirements vary by school. See school directory.
- Course work often includes biology, chemistry, physics, English, social sciences, and humanities
Application Timeline:
Vet school directly after Messiah University:
- Required courses ideally completed by end of spring semester of junior year
- Apply during summer between junior and senior years or during senior year
- Overview of Application
- Applicant Portal
Standardized Test:
- Graduate Record Exam(GRE), revised General Test
- Administered year-round at computer-based test centers. Three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Unofficial score available on test day. Official score in about 10-15 days.
- GRE test prep materials
- Some vet schools also accept the MCAT.
Application Service:
- Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
- Apply to non-participating schools directly through the schools.
- Regardless of application protocol, APPLY EARLY (application opens early June)!
Description of the Profession:
- U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges