Comparing required coursework with what you have already completed can save you time and money. Veterinary school prerequisites can differ dramatically between schools. Look beyond science courses too; veterinary school requirements may include public speaking, languages, laboratory hours, and more. Some veterinary schools strongly prefer a bachelors degree, others do not.

As a point of reference, below are the prerequisites for the 2017 school year:

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A VETERINARY SCHOOL?

HOW MUCH WILL MY VETERINARY EDUCATION COST?

WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF GETTING INTO VETERINARY SCHOOL?

What experience do I need for veterinary school?

WHERE CAN I FIND DIRECT LINKS TO VETERINARY SCHOOL WEBSITES?

HOW CAN I APPLY SMARTER TO VETERINARY SCHOOL?

Many other factors should go into choosing your veterinary school.

• Do you want to be close to home, live somewhere new or is location not a deciding factor for you?
• Is the focus of the school — research programs, emphasis on production medicine, flexible curriculum, etc. – important to you?
• Is instruction primarily lecture or problem based learning?
• Are the class sizes relatively large or small? Learn more.
• Are clinical rotations onsite or will you be sent to local veterinary clinics for clinical training?

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