{"id":1463,"date":"2023-01-24T20:28:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T20:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/?page_id=1463&#038;preview_id=1463"},"modified":"2023-03-03T18:46:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T18:46:50","slug":"pre-veterinary-medicine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/pre-veterinary-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-veterinary Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-columns advgb-columns-wrapper\" id=\"advgb-cols-e8b8cc64-dfc2-4262-a422-135ac1f0fb7f\"><div class=\"advgb-columns-container\"><div class=\"advgb-columns advgb-columns-row advgb-is-mobile advgb-columns-2 layout-34-14 mbl-layout-stacked vgutter-10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-three-quarters-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-3a261f52-2b4d-4c84-95d2-6a68c8015904\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px\">\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f\">ABOUT PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-vet students are those students interested in becoming a veterinarian by going to veterinary school after completing their undergraduate degree. Veterinarians work to protect the health and welfare of animals and pursue up to any of 20 specializations following veterinary school. There are two veterinary schools in Texas &#8211; the Texas A&amp;M School of Veterinary Medicine and the Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordion-wrapper\" data-collapsed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">General Prerequisite Coursework For Veterinary School<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p><strong>Undergraduate prerequisite courses for Texas veterinary schools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 hours General Biology w\/ Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 hours General Microbiology w\/ Lab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 hours Genetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 hours Animal Nutrition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 hours general chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 hours organic chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 hours biochemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 hours physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 hours statistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 hours of English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 hours Speech Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional advanced courses in STEM and social\/behavioral science are recommended<br><br>Note:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prerequisite courses are courses that will count toward a science degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Out-of-state veterinary schools may have different prerequisite requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the College of Science and Mathematics, a degree in Biomedical Science is the most direct path for completing prerequisite coursework in the context of a 120-hour degree. Other degrees outside of these are perfectly acceptable, however, be aware that you will likely need to complete some prerequisite coursework in addition to all other requirements for your major.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Admissions Exam<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Currently, no admissions exam is required to apply to either school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Experience<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>In addition to a strong academic record, the successful applicant to veterinary school will demonstrate a passion for veterinary medicine as evidenced by experience and skills. This experience should include a minimum of 100 hours of experience related to animal handling and caretaking, as well as 100 hours working or shadowing under the direct supervision of a veterinarian. A student should begin early developing<strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/services\/admissions-lifecycle\/competencies-entering-medical-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core competencies of the entering medical student<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;as identified by the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC). Although these core competencies state &#8220;medical student&#8221;, they are fully applicable to any health pre-professional student including pre-vet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Application Services<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Veterinary school applicants in Texas will apply using the Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmdsas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TMDSAS<\/a><\/strong>).  The link to TMDSAS contains valuable information you need to become very familiar with long before ever applying to veterinary school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#4f2d7f;color:#ffffff;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Early Assurance Programs<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<p>Early Assurance Programs are alternative pathways to professional school to which students apply early in their college career or even while still in high school. Although not a guarantee of admission, these programs are designed in such a way that if the student meets all program requirements, then admission will be granted. Although there are no early assurance programs for veterinary school in Texas, Tarleton State University, along with several other A&amp;M System schools, presently maintains a MOU with Texas A&amp;M Veterinary School to admit up to an additional 5 students each year from Tarleton who are not otherwise accepted through the standard application process. Students considered for admission under the MOU are identified and selected after typical and full application to A&amp;M Veterinary School through TMDSAS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-column advgb-column advgb-is-one-quarter-tablet advgb-is-full-mobile\" id=\"advgb-col-3b695436-d333-4476-b24f-e4720eb14204\"><div class=\"advgb-column-inner\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px\">\n<h3 class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#4f2d7f\">Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordions advgb-accordion-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-accordion-item advgb-accordion-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:15px\"><div class=\"advgb-accordion-header\" style=\"background-color:#abb8c3;color:#4f2d7f;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;border-radius:2px\"><span class=\"advgb-accordion-header-icon\"><svg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill=\"none\" d=\"M0,0h24v24H0V0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M12,5.83L15.17,9l1.41-1.41L12,3L7.41,7.59L8.83,9L12,5.83z M12,18.17L8.83,15l-1.41,1.41L12,21l4.59-4.59L15.17,15 L12,18.17z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h4 class=\"advgb-accordion-header-title\" style=\"color:inherit\">Texas veterinary schools that participate in TMDSAS<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"advgb-accordion-body\" style=\"border-style:solid !important;border-width:1px !important;border-color:undefined !important;border-top:none !important;border-radius:2px !important\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas A&amp;M School of Veterinary Medicine<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.depts.ttu.edu\/vetschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/health-pre-professions-scholars-program-hppsp\/\" style=\"border-radius:11px;background-color:#4f2d7f\">Are you seeking a degree in the College and Science and Mathematics? Do you plan to go to <strong>veterinary school<\/strong>? If so, learn about the <strong>COSM Health Pre-Professions Scholars Program<\/strong> and request to join today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">#advgb-col-3a261f52-2b4d-4c84-95d2-6a68c8015904>.advgb-column-inner{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-col-3a261f52-2b4d-4c84-95d2-6a68c8015904>.advgb-column-inner{}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {#advgb-col-3a261f52-2b4d-4c84-95d2-6a68c8015904>.advgb-column-inner{}}#advgb-col-3b695436-d333-4476-b24f-e4720eb14204>.advgb-column-inner{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-col-3b695436-d333-4476-b24f-e4720eb14204>.advgb-column-inner{}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {#advgb-col-3b695436-d333-4476-b24f-e4720eb14204>.advgb-column-inner{}}#advgb-cols-e8b8cc64-dfc2-4262-a422-135ac1f0fb7f{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-cols-e8b8cc64-dfc2-4262-a422-135ac1f0fb7f{}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {#advgb-cols-e8b8cc64-dfc2-4262-a422-135ac1f0fb7f{}}#advgb-col-3a261f52-2b4d-4c84-95d2-6a68c8015904>.advgb-column-inner{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-col-3a261f52-2b4d-4c84-95d2-6a68c8015904>.advgb-column-inner{}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {#advgb-col-3a261f52-2b4d-4c84-95d2-6a68c8015904>.advgb-column-inner{}}#advgb-col-3b695436-d333-4476-b24f-e4720eb14204>.advgb-column-inner{}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {#advgb-col-3b695436-d333-4476-b24f-e4720eb14204>.advgb-column-inner{}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {#advgb-col-3b695436-d333-4476-b24f-e4720eb14204>.advgb-column-inner{}}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":580,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"default","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"enable","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1463","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/author\/sanderford-2\/","display_name":"sanderford"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 3 years ago","modified":"Updated 3 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on January 24, 2023","modified":"Updated on March 3, 2023"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on January 24, 2023 8:28 pm","modified":"Updated on March 3, 2023 6:46 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":false,"series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/192"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1463"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1463\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/prehealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}