Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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General Requirements and Core Courses |
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Beyond general requirements for graduation, the following courses are prerequisites for application to the professional D.V.M. program at WSU: Biol 106 and 107 Chem 105 and 106 Chem 345 MBioS 303 Math 107 Phys 101 MBioS 301 Stat 212 or Psych 311 For more information on requirements for admission to the WSU veterinary medicine program, visit the College of Veterinary Medicine prospective students Web page. The prerequisites for most veterinary schools in the U.S. are very similar; however, be sure to check with the admission department at the school where you intend to apply, so that you can fulfill their specific requirements. NOTE: Students should consult the WSU General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the catalog to graduate. |
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Animal Sciences Major, Pre-Veterinary Option |
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—Bachelor of science with a major in animal sciences • Work with award-winning faculty who are recognized nationally for their teaching and research programs. • Receive one-on-one advising by experienced and dedicated faculty committed to your career goals. • Engage with numerous student clubs that offer leadership and social opportunities. • Gain hands-on experience in the department’s dairy, beef, swine, horse, aquaculture, and companion animal centers. • Study the nutrition, reproduction, and animal breeding and genetics of domestic and companion animals. • NOTE: Other popular majors for pre-veterinary students in the College of Agriculture and Home Economics include biological systems engineering, natural resource science, and food science and human nutrition. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AS 101—Introduction to Animal Sciences AS 180—Animal Sciences Orientation Biol 106 & 107—Introductory Biology* Chem 105—Principles of Chemistry* Chem 106—Principles of Chemistry* Chem 345—Organic Chemistry* Physics 101* & 102—General Physics MBioS 301—Genetics* MBioS 303—Biochemistry* Stat 212—Introduction to Statistical Methods* Stat 412—Biometry Math 107—Elementary Functions* or Math 140—Mathematics for Life Scientists or Math 201—Intro to Finite Math for Business and Economics or Math 202—Intro to Math Analysis for Business and Economics V An 308—Veterinary Anatomy AS 313—Feeds and Feeding AS 314—Principles of Nutrition AS 330—Animal Breeding and Genetics AS 350 & 351—Reproduction of Farm Animals & Lab AS 380—Careers in Animal Sciences AS 345—Intro to Animal Growth and Development or AS 346—Intro to Skeletal Muscle Physiology or AS 360—Meat Science AS 406/408—Non-ruminant/Ruminant Nutrition AS 440—Physiology of Domestic Animals AS 466—Horse Production or AS 468—Aquaculture or AS 472—Dairy Cattle or AS 474—Beef Cattle Production or AS 476—Sheep Science or AS 478—Swine Production * Note: Courses marked with an asterisk are required for admission to the WSU veterinary medicine program. --More about the animal sciences major |
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Neuroscience Major, Pre-Veterinary Option |
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—Bachelor of science in neuroscience Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary biomedical curriculum focusing on the brain and the nervous system. It is a combination of many traditional fields of study, including biology, psychology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, mathematics, engineering, and computer science. The brain is thought to be the most remarkable phenomenon in the biological universe, controlling who we are and all that we do--from the regulation of an animal's every function to the execution of complex thoughts in humans and emotions in both humans and animals. As a neuroscience student, you will: • Participate in cutting-edge undergraduate research where you turn classroom knowledge into hands-on experience. • Take advantage of internship and leadership opportunities, gain valuable hands-on medical exposure and experience through WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital internships, network with veterinary professionals, and meet your peers through the Neuroscience Club and College Ambassadors program. • Assist in innovative research on substance abuse, addictions, eating disorders, control of blood sugar, sleep and performance, learning and memory, vision disorders, spinal cord injuries, emotional states, reproduction, muscle impairments, and heart disease. • Benefit from early personal relationships with College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, who advise students beginning with the freshman year. • Learn in small classes providing a more personal and effective experience. • Pursue a simultaneous minor in psychology, if you wish. • Work and study in state-of-the-art facilities, such as: - The Veterinary Teaching Hospital, which is equipped with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized tomography (CT), nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), and linear accelerator for the treatment of cancer in animals - The Worthman Veterinary Anatomy Teaching Museum, the only teaching museum of its kind, displays several hundred dried and skeletal preparations of large and small domestic animals, birds, and wild species. - The Health Sciences Library which serves the needs of students, faculty, and staff interested in biomedical topics as well as practicing veterinarians, pharmacists, physicians, and clinical pharmacologists. REQUIRED CORE COURSES Students must complete the following: Biol 106 & 107—Introduction to Biology* Chem 105 & 106—Principles of Chemistry* Chem 345—Organic Chemistry I* One of the following:* Math 140—Math for Life Scientists Math 171—Calculus Math 202—Intro to Math Analysis Math 206—Mathematical Analysis Math 210—Intro to Math Physics 101* & 102—General Physics Psych 105—Introduction to Psychology MAJOR COURSES Neuro 301—Exploring the Brain MBioS 301—General Genetics (required elective)* MBioS 303—Introductory Biochemistry* Psych 311—Elementary Statistics in Psychology* Psych 384—Psychology of Perception or Psych 390—Operant Behavior or Zool 438—Animal Behavior Neuro 403—Cellular Neurobiology Neuro 404—Neuroanatomy Neuro 430—Principles of Neurophysiology Neuro 490—Senior Research Project Neuro 495—Directed Research or 499—Special Problems MAJOR ELECTIVE COURSES Neuroscience majors select five credits from the following: Biol 315—Gross and Microanatomy Biol 352—Cell Physiology Biol 353—Mammalian Physiology Biol 438—Animal Behavior MBios 302—General Microbiology MBios 401—Introduction to Cellular Biology MBios 430—Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics Psych 265—Biopsychological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs Psych 312—Experimental Methods in Psychology Psych 372—Intro to Physiological Psychology Psych 384—Psychology of Perception Psych 390—Operant Behavior Psych 473—Advanced Physiological Psychology V An 308—Functional Anatomy of Domestic Animals * Note: Courses marked with an asterisk are required for admission to the WSU veterinary medicine program. --More about the neuroscience major |
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Wildlife Ecology Major, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option |
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Bachelor of science in natural resource sciences with a major in wildlife ecology The wildlife ecology major gives you a strong grounding in the science and research that underpin responsible, effective management and conservation of natural landscapes and wildlife. The combination of flexibility, broad understanding, and in-depth knowledge helps you fully understand the many factors that affect the management, conservation, habitat, and health of wild animals. A major in wildlife ecology opens unique opportunities for you. For instance: • You can learn from nationally recognized experts in habitat restoration/management and the reproduction, nutrition, and feeding habits of animals ranging from deer and elk to large carnivores. • You could participate in research at facilities like the Wild Ungulate Facility, Wildlife Habitat Nutrition Lab, Bear Research Program, and Large Carnivore Conservation Lab. NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES CORE COURSES Students in all natural resource science majors share these core courses. You take most of these courses in your freshman and sophomore years, and may take some in your junior or senior year. - Introduction to Natural Resources Management - Introduction to Measurements and Computers - Introduction to Wildlife Management - Natural Resource Ecology - Natural Resources and Society - Forest Plants and Ecosystems - Natural Resource Economics - Conservation Biology - Restoration Ecology - Natural Resource and Environmental Policy and Law WILDLIFE ECOLOGY CORE COURSES Generally, you begin taking these courses in your sophomore or junior year. - Chemistry - Wildlife Nutrition - Wildlife Ecology - Advanced Wildlife Management - Population Ecology and Conservation Animal Systematics Electives: - Biology and Management of Fishes - Ornithology - Mammalogy - Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles - Special Topics WILDLIFE ECOLOGY PRE-VETERINARY OPTION Faculty and expert advisors in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences will help you fulfill the prerequisites for veterinary school and build the skills you need to be successful in the competitive admission process--whether at WSU or elsewhere. Because preveterinary requirements include additional science courses, you should begin the wildlife ecology pre-veterinary option as soon as possible (preferably in your freshman year). --More about the wildlife ecology major |
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Zoology Major, Pre-Veterinary/Animal Care Option |
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—Bachelor of science with a major in zoology, pre-veterinary/animal care option • Work with world-renowned zoology faculty who are experts in ecology, genetics, physiology, and cell biology. • Work closely with faculty through excellent student-teacher ratio in upper-division courses and opportunities to participate in faculty research. • Facilities include the Owen Science and Engineering Library, the Conner Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, the Ownby Herbarium, and the Electron Microscopy Center. • Conduct field study at the 800-acre Hudson Biological Preserve at Smoot Hill, 15 miles from Pullman. • Study in the grizzly bear unit and prominent laboratories researching fish genetics, reptiles, reproductive biology, and cancer cures. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Biol 106 & 107—Introductory Biology* Chem 105—Principles of Chemistry* Math 140 or 171—Math for Life Scientists or Calculus* Chem 106—Principles of Chemistry II* Chem 345—Organic Chemistry* Phys 101 & 102—General Physics* or 201 & 202—Physics for Scientists and Engineers Program* MBios 301—General Genetics* Biol 320—Principles of Animal Development or 322—Invertebrate Biology or 324—Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Biol 393—Zoology Seminar Biol 372—General Ecology or Biol 330—Principles of Conservation Biol 350—Comparative Physiology or 353—Mammalian Physiology Biol 405—Principles of Organic Evolution A S 285—Rights and Welfare of Animals Biol 224—Adaptive Strategies of Animals Biol 225—General Zoology Laboratory Biol 438—Animal Behavior Biol 498—Career Experience Internship AS 314—Principles of Nutrition or NATRS 431—Wildlife Nutrition MBios 302—General Microbiology Biol 417—Parasitology MBios 303—Introductory Biochemistry/Biophysics* Stat 212 or Psych 311* * Note: Courses marked with an asterisk are required for admittance into the WSU veterinary medicine program. --More about the zoology major |
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Contact Information |
| College of Veterinary Medicine |
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Washington State University PO Box 647012 Pullman, WA 99164-7012 |
| admissions@vetmed.wsu.edu |
| 509-335-1532 |
| Department of Animal Sciences |
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Washington State University PO Box 646310 Pullman, WA 99164-6310 |
| rnewberry@wsu.edu |
| 509-335-5059 |
| Honors College |
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Washington State University PO Box 642012 Pullman, WA 99164-2012 |
| honors@wsu.edu |
| 509-335-4505 |
| Wildlife Ecology |
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Department of Natural Resource Sciences 115 Johnson Hall Washington State University PO Box 646410 Pullman, WA 99164-6410 |
| nrs@wsu.edu |
| 509-335-6166 |
| Neuroscience Program |
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Washington State University 110 McCoy Hall PO Box 646520 Pullman, WA 99164-6520 |
| neuroprevet@vetmed.wsu.edu |
| 509-335-7675 |
| School of Biological Sciences |
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Washington State University PO Box 643524 Pullman, WA 99164-3524 |
| sbs@wsu.edu |
| 509-335-3553 |
Strengths of the Program
- WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine has one of the best-equipped veterinary teaching hospitals in the world and is considered one of the nation's top veterinary schools.
- Students pursue several options for their course of study toward a professional program or D.V.M.
- Benefit from intensive, individualized, and up-to-date counseling from advisors.
- Interact with students in veterinary medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and many pre-health science professional programs.
- You can join a math, science, and engineering community residence hall at WSU Pullman—share classes with your neighbors, study together, get free tutoring, and use the hall’s computer lab.