Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

Prerequisites

Required undergraduate GPA: West Virginia, Kentucky and Alabama residents must have a minimum grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale, with the minimum acceptable grade for required courses being C-minus. At-large applicants who do not classify as Alabama, West Virginia or Kentucky residents must have a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale.

Course completion deadline: prerequisite courses must be completed by June 15, prior to matriculation.

Standardized examinations: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test is required. Test scores must be received by November 1 and the exam must have been taken within the previous five calendar years.

Auburn University ID Code: 1005

Additional requirements and considerations:

Animal/veterinary experience

Recommendations/evaluations, both personal and regarding animal experience

Extracurricular and community service activities

Employment record

Narrative statement of purpose

Organic Chemistry, Physics and the two science electives must have been completed within the previous six calendar years.

In addition to completing the required pre-veterinary courses, students are strongly encouraged to work with one or more veterinarians to learn about the career opportunities and responsibilities within the profession. While work and animal experience are necessary for admission, it is important to remember that academic ability is essential. The Committee on Admissions is selecting students who they believe can be successful in a rigorous four year professional curriculum.

Course Requirements

		Semester Hours
Written Composition		6
Humanities and Fine Arts		12
*Literature Fine Arts Humanities/fine arts elective		3 3 6
In addition to literature, disciplines in the humanities include (but are not limited to) philosophy, religious studies, speech, and foreign languages. Fine arts courses should emphasize history and appreciation rather than performance. Courses include art, music, theater and dance.

History, Social, Behavioral Science		12
*History Social/behavioral science electives		3 9
Disciplines include (but are not limited to) anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.

Mathematics Precalculus trig or higher		3

Biological and Physical Sciences		42
Principles of biology I with lab Principles of biology II with lab Fundamentals of chemistry with lab Organic Chemistry with lab Physics with lab Biochemistry *Animal Nutrition Science Electives+		4 4 8 6 8 3 3 6
TOTAL HOURS:		75

*Students must complete a 6 semester hour sequence either in literature or in history.
**Organic Chemistry, Physics and the Science electives must have been taken within 6 calendar years.
*** Course may be taken as an on-line course
+Science electives must be from the following list:

Comparative Anatomy, Genetics, Embryology, Mammalian or Animal Physiology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Histology, Reproductive Physiology, Parasitology, or Immunology.

Student's completing their undergraduate / pre-vet work at Auburn University must complete the requirements for the AU core which are more specific. Contact your Auburn Pre-Vet Advisor for more information.

The final grade in each course must be a "C" or better. Requirements for the following categories listed in detail above will be waived if the student has a bachelor's degree: