Begin Your Path to Vet School
If you have your sights set on veterinary school, Clarkson University's Pre-Veterinary Advising Track can help you get there. Fulfill the prerequisites for your application, gain research and field experience and explore your options in the healthcare professions. All under the personalized guidance of a supportive advising team.
Why Choose the Pre-Veterinary Advising Track at Clarkson?
Acceptance into any veterinary program is highly competitive. Pursuing a pre-veterinary advising track ensures that you meet all the requirements for application to veterinary school. In addition, you will receive guidance throughout your undergraduate career that will strengthen you as a candidate for graduate admissions.
Our Potsdam location affords prospective veterinary students the opportunity to volunteer and gain experience in both large and small animal settings. Experience in the field is a key requirement for admission to any veterinary school. In addition, Clarkson offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Becoming involved in these activities and participating in community service is an integral part of the student's growth and demonstrates the student's desire to become an active member in the community.
What You'll Learn
The following courses will prepare you for veterinary school:
- Biochemistry
- Introductory Biology with Laboratory (two semesters)
- Introductory Chemistry with Laboratory (two semesters)
- Organic Chemistry with Laboratory (two semesters, one lab)
- Physics (two semesters)
- Genetics
- Humanities (two semesters)
- Social Sciences (two semesters)
- Mathematics (two semesters, including one of Calculus)
- English (two semesters, including one semester of Composition)