Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pathway
Pre-veterinarian medicine at CMU
Do you have a passion for animals? Do you want to make a difference in their lives? If so, the pre-veterinary medicine pathway at our college is the perfect place for you.
Our pathway is designed to prepare you for a successful career in veterinary medicine. We offer a rigorous curriculum that will challenge you academically, but we also offer a supportive environment where you can grow and learn.
Program Snapshot
Studying pre-veterinarian medicine
The core coursework for the pre-veterinary medicine pathway includes biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, mathematics, and English. You will also have the opportunity to take elective courses in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, genetics, and animal behavior.
In addition to your coursework, you will also participate in extracurricular activities that will help you develop your skills and knowledge in veterinary medicine. These activities may include shadowing veterinarians, volunteering at animal shelters or wildlife rehabilitation centers, or participating in research projects.
Suggested undergraduate majors include:
Our pre-veterinary advisor is available to help you every step of the way. They will help you create a personalized plan of study, prepare for the VCAT, and apply to veterinary school.
We also offer a variety of support services for pre-veterinary students, such as tutoring, study groups, and mock interviews.
Pre-veterinarian medicine pathway highlights
As a pre-veterinary student, you'll:
- Have the opportunity to live among your peers in a living learning community right on campus.
- Join registered student organizations dedicated to giving you professional and personal experiences to make you a competitive applicant to medical school.
- Have access to a pre-professional pathways newsletter that reports on the latest trends and strategies for applications.
Veterinary medicine careers
​Veterinarians care for the health of animals. They diagnose, treat or research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, racetracks and laboratories.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinarian | $103,260 |
| Research Scientist | $74,342 |
| Public Health Veterinarians | $74,940 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $66,350 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $36,260 |
| Animal Control Officer | $57,603 |
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