Program Overview

Preparing for Admission

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program at Colorado State University is a four-year education in upper division biomedical sciences and clinical procedures. Most applicants to a veterinary medical professional school have completed three to four years of undergraduate courses and the majority have earned a bachelor’s degree.

Prerequisites

CSU offers all the courses you need to prepare for veterinary school. While we do not offer a specific pre-veterinary major, you can complete all prerequisites from a variety of undergraduate majors.

Choosing a Major

Many majors offer excellent preparation for veterinary school and eventual work as a veterinarian. Select a major because you are interested in the course of study and because it can provide you a good “Plan B” career in case you change your mind about veterinary medicine.

High School Preparation

Becoming a veterinarian involves a program of academic preparation, usually eight years after high school. Although it is important to take as many math and science classes in high school as possible, the courses that will provide the best foundation for our college pre-veterinary curriculum are:

• Four years of English
• Three or four years of mathematics
• Two or three years of laboratory science (chemistry, physics, and biology)

These courses usually form the basic requirements of many life science baccalaureate programs such as animal sciences, zoology, biology, environmental health, and microbiology.

Academic Departments

The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University includes the following academic departments:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Clinical Sciences
• Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
• Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology

Program Resources

• Job Board
• D.V.M. Current Student and Faculty Resources
• Support Services and Resources
• Veterinary Teaching Hospital
• New Veterinary Students
• Internships
• Residencies
• Accreditation

Program Structure

The D.V.M. Program at Colorado State University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in veterinary medicine, including both theoretical and practical training. The program is four years in length and includes coursework in biomedical sciences and clinical procedures.

Special Degree Programs

The university offers special degree programs for students who want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

Support Services and Resources

The university provides support services and resources to help students succeed in the D.V.M. Program, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health services.

Learning Opportunities

The university offers a variety of learning opportunities for students in the D.V.M. Program, including internships, residencies, and research projects.

Student Ambassadors

The university has a team of student ambassadors who can provide information and support to prospective students.

Veterinary Residential Community

The university offers a veterinary residential community for students who want to live and learn with other students who are pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

Our Graduates

The university's D.V.M. Program has a strong track record of producing graduates who go on to successful careers in veterinary medicine.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the D.V.M. Program at Colorado State University include:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics
• Submission of official transcripts and test scores
• Completion of a personal statement and letters of recommendation