Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to prepare students for admission to veterinary medicine schools and careers in animal health and welfare. The program offers a robust foundation in biological sciences, emphasizing courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics to develop students’ understanding of animal physiology, diseases, and treatment. Students benefit from hands-on experiences through laboratories, internships, and research opportunities that provide practical skills and familiarity with veterinary practices. The curriculum is tailored to meet the prerequisites of most veterinary colleges, ensuring students are well-prepared for the Veterinary Medical College Admission Test (VMCAS) and the competitive admissions process. Kansas State University partners with local veterinary clinics, farms, and research facilities to offer valuable externships, enabling students to observe and assist veterinarians in real-world settings. The program also emphasizes development of communication, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making skills, which are crucial for successful veterinary practice. Students have access to a dedicated academic advising team to help plan their coursework, explore career options, and navigate the application process for veterinary schools. The faculty involved in the Pre-Veterinary program are experienced professionals dedicated to mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional growth. Graduates of the program often pursue advanced degrees in veterinary medicine at diverse institutions nationwide, with many securing placements at prestigious veterinary colleges. The university’s commitment to animal health research and community engagement enriches the educational experience, fostering a well-rounded, socially responsible veterinary professional. Overall, Kansas State University’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine program provides a solid academic foundation combined with practical experiences and professional development opportunities, equipping students to succeed in entering veterinary college and pursuing careers in animal health and conservation.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 274 Module (National)
• USD 727 Module (International)

Tuition fee per 1 credit.

• English

Course Content

Courses include:

• Expository Writing I and II (English)
• Public Speaking
• Chemistry I and II
• General Organic Chemistry and lab
• General Biochemistry
• Physics I and II
• Principles of Biology
• Microbiology and lab
• Genetics
• Social science

English Language Requirements

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Requirements

Each year, approximately 112 new students are admitted to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at K-State. Approximately half of these students are from Kansas, and the other half are from throughout the United States and other countries. Because there are more qualified applicants than space permits each year, applicants are ranked based on composite graduate record examination scores, science GPA and other criteria, including animal experience, veterinary experience, letters of reference and interviews.

Applicants completing all prerequisites for the professional degree program at K-State are not required to submit graduate record examination scores. Rankings of these applicants are based on the GPAs of the prerequisite science courses for the professional degree program. Applicants not completing all prerequisites at Kansas State University are required to submit scores for the general GRE. Both the scores for the general GRE and the prerequisite science GPA are used in evaluating the academic ranking of these applicants.

Professional curriculum requirements

Students are selected from qualified applicants after completion of the required 64 credit hours of pre-professional requirements. To be eligible for an interview, applicants must attain at least a 2.8 GPA in the pre-professional requirements and in the last 45 hours of undergraduate college work. Any grade less than “C” in a required course is not accepted.

On-site interviews are required of applicants selected for further consideration after academic evaluations are completed. Telephone interviews and interviews conducted by other electronic means are not offered. Applicants are evaluated on motivation, maturity, communication skills, experience with and

knowledge of animals of veterinary medicine, general knowledge, career awareness, goals and leadership potential. To demonstrate an understanding of the profession to the admissions committee, all students interested in applying to the College of the Veterinary Medicine are encouraged to have broad animal experience and to have related veterinary work experience.

Only those students who can complete the required 64 credit hours of pre-professional courses by the end of the spring term of the year in which they are seeking admission will be considered to the professional curriculum. All materials, including official transcripts and graduate entrance examination scores, must be received by Oct. 1 for the application to be considered.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Kansas State University.

Funding

Earn part of the $21 million K-State awards each year in scholarships. They're awarded based on academics, activities, service and financial need.

Students are awarded only one academic or leadership scholarship, where the highest eligible dollar amount is given. Supplemental awards can increase these awards, but the prestigious Presidential Scholarship replaces any other award.

Accreditation

Kansas State University has been providing quality education to the residents of Kansas, the country and the world for the last 150 years.

Located in a community with nearly 60,000 people and more than 24,000 students, we are able to provide a safe and supportive environment for our students.

Kansas State University has 3 campus locations, two of which, Manhattan and Salina, have complete academic programs and on-campus housing. Olathe is the third and newest extension of the university, focusing on collaborating with industry and Kansas City K-12 schools.

Accreditation

Kansas State University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools since 1916.