I’ve always dreamed of becoming a vet, but I’m not exactly sure what Science courses I will have to take for years 11 and 12. I attend an Australian school and I was wondering if anyone knew. So if anyone could tell me it would be greatly appreciated.
2007-02-12 23:34:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Excellent career choice! I am not sure how the school system works in Australia but in Canada you must attend University for two years in some sort of science program (Animal Science is the best choice obviously, but not necessary). After you have completed two years you must take the MCAT and then you are able to apply to Veterinary school.
In order to get into a good science program I would suggest covering all your science bases in high school. Before I went on to University and Vet school I fast tracked, taking Gr.11 biology in Grade 10 in second semester and then during Gr. 11 I took Gr.11 chemistry and physics first semester, Gr. 12 second semester and then did Gr. 12 Biology in my last year. Chemistry helps immensely in Biology so I decided to have that done before my biology.
It's a lot of work but atleast you know your options are open when it comes to getting into a science program in University. Calculus is usually a requirement for any science program in University. Good Luck!!!
2007-02-13 03:02:33 · answer #1 · answered by drsj_coach_sara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I college you will have to take science courses from Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physics. So a high school level of any of these courses will help you out. My personal recomendation would be a Chemistry and Anatomy. A biology will probably be a prerequisit for the Anatomy anyway. But the anatomy class will give you a good insite into whether or not you still want to be a vet, especially if your school does disections. When I was in high school I had the same dream, and went to one of the top Vet school Universities for my undergraduate work. However I quickly found out after my first semester of chemistry and biology that it was not for me. But if it's your dream right now, start with those higher courses. It's alot easier to scale back later than to play catch up.
2007-02-13 04:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by auequine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also want to be a vet, so i was looking it up on the internet. Universities don't really care about you GCSEs, but just incase take seperate sciences. But for A-Level what you need to take is Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths. Hope this helps. xx p.s. just a little tip, it is extremely difficult to get to a university to study to be a vet, so try and get a lot of work experience with animals so they have more reason to choose you over somebody else. I am going to do this. I will help out at the RSPCA, and the vets starting June.
2016-03-29 04:41:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not farmiliar with exactly what austrailian high schools offer, but I'm pretty sure it's universal. Take biology and chemistry, which ever you enjoy more, or both if you can handle it. Really it doesn't matter what you take in high school since everyone winds up fulfilling the same requirements to graduate. You shoud start looking at schools now, though, so you can pick the one you like best that has a pre-vet program.
2007-02-13 02:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by lildi_32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biology and chemistry will both help, if your school has a very strong science department you may even get a chance at micro biology.
I'd suggest going to the local vet clinic and asking to talk with one, they are usually very friendly and happy to answer questions of people interested in the career field. While you are there ask if they have volunteer slots or summer hire spots for kids so you can get your hands dirty and see what it's all about for yourself.
2007-02-12 23:47:23 · answer #5 · answered by shannon_crystaln 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the States a lot of Chemistry, Biology and Advance Math classes are required before going to University for Pre-Veterinary. Check with a Guidance Counselor, they should be able to steer you in the right direction.
Best of Luck!
2007-02-13 07:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take any science thats biology related
2007-02-12 23:38:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
be a biology
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2007-02-12 23:44:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋