Title: Steps to Becoming a Veterinarian — Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Headings: Steps to Becoming a Veterinarian
Steps to Becoming a Veterinarian
Steps to Take
In High School: Start preparing as early as you can
In College: Undergraduate Degree Program
Penn State Program
Essential College Criteria
Make sure to have a back-up plan!
Undergraduate Course Requirements
I am Finishing (Finished) College? Now What?
Veterinarian's Oath
Important Links

Content: It is highly recommended that you get involved in student club activities, such as, Pre-Vet club which will provide you numerous opportunities to serve in your community which will provide you to interact with people from all walks of life. Make effort to hold an officer position or to serve on a committee which will provide numerous opportunities to gain leadership and communications skills. Remember admission committee is looking for tomorrow's leaders. Make sure to have a back-up plan! Undergraduate Course Requirements
Most U.S. veterinary schools require the following college courses (specific Penn State courses are listed in parentheses): Two semesters of general chemistry with lab (CHEM 110, 111, 112, and 113)
Two semesters of organic chemistry with lab (CHEM 202 and 203; or CHEM 210, 212, and 213)
One or two semesters of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with laboratory (B M B 211, 212, and 221; or B M B 401 and 402)
B M B 251: Molecular and Cell Biology is also required by some veterinary colleges
Two semesters of general biology with labs (BIOL 110, and BIOL 220W, 230W, or 240W). Two semesters of physics with lab (PHYS 250 and 251)
Mathematics--The minimum requirement ranges from algebra and trigonometry to two semesters of calculus and varies with each school.