Pre-Veterinary Medicine Pathway
Pre-veterinary medicine at CMU
Turn your passion for caring for animals and their well-being into a career through the pre-veterinary medicine pathway at Central Michigan University.
Our pathway is designed to prepare you for a successful career in veterinary medicine. We'll be there to guide your learning and help you grow in a supportive environment.
You'll gain hands-on experience by shadowing veterinarians, participating in research projects and volunteering at animal shelters or wildlife rehabilitation centers.
Program Snapshot
Studying pre-veterinary medicine
The core coursework for the pre-veterinary medicine pathway includes biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, mathematics and English. You'll also have the opportunity to take elective courses in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, genetics and animal behavior.
In addition to your coursework, you'll have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities that will help you develop your skills and knowledge in veterinary medicine.
The pre-veterinary pathway is not a major, but a roadmap you can follow while earning your degree. You can choose the major that best fits your interests and career goals. A few suggested undergraduate majors include:
Our pre-veterinary advisor is available to help you every step of the way. They will create a personalized plan of study to help you prepare for the Veterinary College Admission Test and apply to graduate school.
We offer a variety of support services for pre-veterinary students, such as tutoring, study groups and mock interviews.
Highlights of our pre-veterinary medicine pathway
As a pre-veterinary student, you'll:
- Live among your classmates: You can join one of our living learning communities and have built-in study buddies right next door.
- Make personal and professional connections: Join registered student organizations dedicated to giving you professional and personal experiences to make you a competitive applicant to veterinary school.
- Access resources tailored to your future career: Have access to a pre-professional pathways newsletter that reports on the latest trends and strategies for applications.
Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health Professions Advising Center
The Pre-Medicine and Pre-Health Professions Advising Center is dedicated to supporting students in the pre-health pathways. This includes helping pre-veterinary medicine students succeed, explore health career options, build effective skills and prepare for admission into graduate health schools.
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