Considering Veterinary Medicine | Course Requirements | Admissions Test
Considering Veterinary Medicine
Information on the field and practice of veterinary medicine can be found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook . This website provides an overview of the field, training, job outlook and earnings. For more specific information on the practice of veterinary medicine or veterinary education refer to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) websites.
For general course requirements refer to the course requirements for the health professional schools. Specific course requirements vary by school, to find the requirements for a specific institution check the institutions websites, which are listed on the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) website. Veterinary school applicants are required to take either the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). For information on the exams see the GRE or For information on the exams see the MCAT website and refer to the MCAT advice and information offered by the PreHeath office.
