Timeline
Planning for an application to veterinary school is both essential and critical - it is a decision that will take years of preparation. Future applicants will need to take both academic and experiential timelines into consideration well in advance to properly prepare for an application cycle. Below, you will find resources specific to pre-vet timelines.
Suggested Academic Timelines:
First Year
Fall | Spring |
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Intro Chemistry I with Lab CHEM 101/111 |
Intro Chemistry II with Lab CHEM 102/112 |
Intro Biology I with Lab BIOL 101/111 |
Intro Biology II with lab BIOL 102/112 |
Second Year
Fall | Spring |
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Organic Chemistry I with Lab CHEM 223/225 |
Organic Chemistry II with Lab CHEM 224/226 |
Cell Biology or Genetics BIOL 251/BIOL 282 |
Cell Biology or Genetics BIOL 251/BIOL 282 |
Third Year
Fall | Spring |
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Biochemistry CHEM 361 |
Physics II with Lab* PHYS 112/112L |
Physics I with Lab PHYS 111/111L |
Science Electives** |
Fourth Year
Fall | Spring |
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Physics II* PHYS 112/112L |
Science Electives** |
Science Electives** |
**Other recommended or required courses for veterinary school can include: calculus, ecology, animal science, animal nutrition, psychology, and more.