I am in 11th grade right now and thinking about college. I want to become a Vet because I love animals. So far I know that Wagner College has pre-vet but I need to know more. Thank you for your time!
2006-11-11 06:42:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Most colleges do not have "pre-vet" as a major, and those few that do are the exception rather than the rule. Students should not be deceived into thinking that a college with a "pre-vet" major is a better choice than a college that does not.
Like "pre-med," "pre-vet" is a constellation of courses that students hoping to be admitted to veterinary school must take in order to be qualified as vet school candidates. These courses usually include biology or zoology, chemistry, calculus, physics, psychology, and English.
If you hope to be admitted to veterinary school, my best advice is this:
1) Attend the best (most highly ranked) college you can get into, and earn the best grades you can manage.
2) Speak regularly with a "pre-vet" advisor to make sure you are fulfilling all the requirements for veterinary school admissions, but major in anything you really love. ("Pre-vet" advisors are sometimes the same as "pre-med" advisors, depending on the university.)
3) Volunteer many hours with a vet or at an animal shelter while you are in college. A paid part-time job with a vet, or an animal hospital, would be an acceptable alternative to volunteering.
If you do these things regularly and well, you will enhance your candidacy when it comes time to apply to veterinary school.
Best wishes to you!
2006-11-11 08:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by X 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too sure, but if veterinary school is anything like med school then there really isn't a specific major that you have to choose. there will most likely be some core science classes that you will be required to take, but most people looking to get a job in some medically related fields typically major in biology. any 'pre-vet' programs out there most likely represent slightly modified biology programs. you might want to consider doing some research on veterinary schools just to determine what the requirements are for acceptance. most should have the same requirements regarding coursework.
if you're serious about becoming a vet then it's absolutely necessary that you get good grades. also, look for a job helping out at a vet or volunteering at an animal hospital. the truth is, vet schools are going to get applications from many people that are academically qualified, and as a result a person's extracurricular activities become a very important part of the acceptance process.
2006-11-11 06:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any such subject as a pre-vet substantial. each and each vet college has standards for admissions. All a pre-vet concentration is is assembly those standards. maximum individuals going to vet college substantial in Animal technological know-how, Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry. Somethings like that. wish that enables.
2016-10-03 12:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try going to collegeboard.com
i'm pretty sure Ohio University does too.
2006-11-11 06:49:51 · answer #4 · answered by =] [= 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋