The information in this guide is subject to change. The universities may require additional lower division courses beyond those listed or articulated. Please review a current catalog of the campus of your choice and consult with a counselor.
Last updated 5/15/19.
General Veterinary School Information about the application process is available on the web at http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/vmcas.htm. GRE information is available at http://www.gre.org/. Required coursework varies from school to school. Students should contact a specific campus to be certain they are meeting the requirements for the individual school where they wish to apply.
School Information
UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Applicants must have earned a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university before entering the School of Veterinary Medicine. The minimum GPA is 2.50 for both the required sciences and cumulative college coursework. However, CA applicants in the class of 2021 had a mean cumulative GPA of 3.82. Learn all pertinent details on the UC Davis webpage.
Additional Requirements and Considerations:
- All applicants are required to take the General Test (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing) of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The GRE must be taken by August 31 of the year the application is submitted & within 5 years prior to application.
- Animal/Veterinary experience – substantial experience with animals is required. Activities must entail relevant veterinary and animal experiences with types of activities that give an appreciation and understanding of the profession of veterinary medicine. A minimum of 180 hours of experience must be met in order to have an application evaluated. Admitted students have an average of 1,500 hours of veterinary-related experience, which includes working with veterinarians.
- Three letters of evaluation
- Personal statement of motivation/career goals
- Interview
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Lower Division Subject Requirements: |
SRJC Courses: |
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CHEMISTRY 2A+2B+2C (General Chemistry) |
CHEM 1A+1B or 4A+4B |
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CHEMISTRY 8A+8B (Organic Chemistry) |
CHEM 8 or 12A+12B |
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PHYSICS 1A+1B (Principles of Physics) |
PHYS 20+21 |
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BIOLOGY 2A (Life on Earth) |
BIO 2.1 |
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BIOLOGY 2B (Ecology & Evolution) & 2C (Biodiversity) |
BIO 2.2+2.3 |
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One course in elementary statistics |
MATH 15 |
Upper Division Subject Requirements: Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology -- Not Articulated
WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, College of Veterinary Medicine
At the Western University of Health Sciences located in Pomona, CA, the DVM program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). You can visit their webpage for details on prerequisites and the application process.