Important Information
- There are only 33 veterinary schools in the country.
- Only one of those, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, is in New York.
- Cornell's veterinary program is ranked among the top three in the country.
- Many veterinary schools require more biology courses than most medical schools.
- This may include microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry.
- Majoring in biology is not required, although it may be practical given the biology coursework needed.
- The Psychology Department and Biology Department at Hunter may be able to provide students with animal research experience.
- Please review the Pre-Veterinary Requirements Sheet for an overview of courses required for veterinary schools.
- While many programs will consider applicants who have completed 90 undergraduate credits, the more coursework completed the stronger the application. Finishing your Bachelors Degree is recommended.
- Most veterinary schools give priority to state residents further decreasing the available seats for out of state applicants.
- The average GPA for admitted students is between 3.5 - 3.7.
- Experience with animals particularly in a veterinary capacity is crucial to your application.
- Most schools require that students have experience with both small and large animals.
- Animal experience and veterinary experience may be different depending on the veterinary school.