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UND offers excellent preparation for any veterinary school. The Pre-Veterinary
Medicine Program offered through the College of Arts and Sciences
sets guidelines and timetables for UND students
to successfully complete the prerequisite coursework and other requirements
relating to veterinary schools.
This program is not a major and
does not lead to a degree from UND! Pre-Veterinary Medicine students planning to complete an undergraduate
degree at UND must choose a major and meet the University Graduation Requirement of 125
semester credits. These credits are to include:
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General Education Requirements(GERs) for freshman students entering UND before Fall 2008 and transfer students entering UND before Fall 2009
OR
Essential Studies Requirements for freshman students entering UND in the Fall of 2008 (or later) and transfer students entering UND in the Fall of 2009 (or later) |
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36 upper divisional credits |
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Specific requirements of a major
as determined by the department responsible for that major |
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Any prerequisites for medical school(s)
as outlined by the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program |
We encourage you to meet with the Health
Sciences Advisor, Mrs. Kimberly Ruit,
as
early in your UND undergraduate education
as possible. Mrs. Ruit can help in all aspects of your undergraduate
preparation for veterinary school: from scheduling to study skills,
to VCAT/GRE preparation, to interview preparation. Together, you
can plan the undergraduate curriculum that is right for you.
Competitive
Applicant Profile
No matter what veterinary school
a student chooses to attend, there are 5 areas that will be scrutinized
by any Admissions Committee when reviewing applications. It is therefore
very important that the student is well prepared in order to present his/her
best possible application. The table below summarizes these areas:
| Academics |
Degree needed? Most schools require or
prefer a degree.
Major? Any is fine, but biology seems most
appropriate.
GPA? National average is 3.68. |
| VCAT/GRE Scores |
Must be equal to or above national average. |
Letters of
Recommendation |
Required, although numbers and authors vary from
school to school. |
Relevant
Life Experiences |
Essential!!!!! Especially experiences that
include contact with patients or clients in a veterinary practice setting. Start early - successful applicants have averaged 3000 hours! |
| State of Residency |
Because North Dakota does not have a school of
veterinary medicine, the state has made arrangements with several schools
to take our students either as WICHE students, or on a contractual or reciprocal
agreement. The state also has a limited amount of funds (through
PSEP) with which it can support 5 veterinary students per year. You
need to apply for these funds when you apply to vet school. Check
with the Health Sciences Advisor about this early in your undergraduate
education. |
| Legal Record |
Keep your legal record and personal image squeaky clean!!
1. Background checks
a. More and more health professional schools are now doing background checks on all matriculants and/or applicants.
=> If you have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor of a violent or sexual nature, you will be prohibited from professional health care practice in many states, so health professional schools will not accept you.
=> All other misdemeanors (underage drinking, drug possession, etc.) will also show up on background checks (even if they happened before you were 18). Having just one of these can definitely hurt your chances of acceptance into a health professional school!
b. UND's medical school will ask you to list any violations beyond a simple parking ticket on their application! You will have to disclose everything – no matter how old you were!!
The legal drinking age in North Dakota is 21. Illegal drugs are just that – illegal at any age. Stay away from alcohol and illegal drugs and any activities or instances where they may be present!! Why risk it? Is it worth ruining your future?
2. MySpace, Facebook, etc.
a. As more and more companies and schools use the internet to research potential employees and students, it is essential that you make sure comments posted by you and about you are wholesome, reflect good character, and show maturity.
=> Limit visitors to your site to friends only.
=> Regularly check and remove any unwanted postings by others
b. Be sure pictures are in good taste and not incriminating.
=> Regularly check and remove any unwanted postings or tags by others.
=> At UND, students may be written up by their RA's for university conduct violations with evidence provided by just a picture!
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Sample
Pre-Veterinary Schedule
All veterinary schools have required
coursework that must be completed successfully by prospective students.
The following table suggests a schedule for the most commonly required
classes, as well as the best time for taking the VAT/GRE for the first
time. Classes in parentheses may be required by certain schools.
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Freshman |
Sophomore** |
Junior |
Senior |
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Bio 150, 150L
Chem 121, 121L
Math 103
Engl 110
or Psych 111 or Soc 110 |
Chem 341, 341L
Bio 315 (Genetics) |
Physics 211, 211L
Electives*
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Electives* |
| Spring |
Bio 151, 151L
Chem 122, 122L
Math 146 or 165
Engl 120
or Psych 111 or Soc 110 |
Chem 342, 342L (?)
Electives*
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Physics 212, 212L
MBio 302
Electives*
GRE
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Biochem 301 (303L?)
Electives*
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*Recommended science electives include: Bio 341 (Cell Biology), Bio 338 (Animal Behavior), Bio 364 (Parasitology),
Bio 369 (Histology),
Bio 370 (Vertebrate Zoology), Bio 442 (Physiology of Organs and Systems)
**Please note: your second year classes will differ from those listed if you plan to be a biology or chemistry major.
Remember...admission
to veterinary school is highly selective and competitive.
Funding for your veterinary
schooling through WICHE and PSEP is also based on academic quality.
It is imperative that
you take your studies very seriously from the first day of your freshman
year!!
Bulletin
Board
Welcome New and Returning Students!
Don't forget to check in with Mrs. Ruit this year to make sure you are on track with your program! |
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Freshman Pre-Health Student
Orientation Meeting
Date: August 24, 2009
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Reed Keller Lecture Hall, UND Medical School
Come meet Mrs. Ruit, the Health Sciences Advisor, and find out what you need to know to be a successful Pre-Vet student! |
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Applying to vet schools this semester?
Be sure to get applications in ahead of the published deadline for the school of you choice! |
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GRE Testing Dates
The General GRE Test is offered electronically through the Sylvan Testing Centers in Fargo and Bismarck. You may take the test on almost day of the year.
Test registration may be done by phone or by mail. Instructions for both methods of registration are posted on the GRE website:
http://www.gre.org/generalreg.html#regus
The Subject GRE Tests (Biochemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology) are offered on paper. Testing dates and registration deadlines are:
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Test dates
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Registration Deadlines
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October 10, 2009
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September 4 , 2009
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November 7, 2009
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October 2 , 2009
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April 10, 2010
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March 5 , 2010
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Test registration may be done on-line or by mail. Instructions for both methods of registration are posted on the GRE website:
http://www.gre.org/pbstest.html#testreg
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Pre-Vet
Links
Check out
these links to sites of interest for pre-vet students:
AAVMC
(Vet School Links)
This page contains links
to all member US, Canadian and International veterinary schools.
AAVMC (American
Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges)
This site provides information
on all 27 U.S. Veterinary Medical Colleges, 4 Canadian Colleges of Veterinary
Medicine, Departments of Veterinary Science and Comparative Medicine, and
the animal medical centers. It also provides information on
VMCAS and other admissions related items, veterinary admission and enrollment
statistics, resources on preparing for a career in veterinary medicine,
and numerous links to veterinary related sites.
VMCAS
(Veterinary Medical College Application Service)
GRE On-Line
The site contains information
on the Graduate Record Examinations, including online publications, reference
materials, and sample test questions.
Kaplan
A source for review
courses and preparation for the VCAT.
AVMA (American
Veterinary Medical Association)
NetVet
This site contains numerous
resources related to veterinary medicine. Among the server's web pages
are numerous views of veterinary medical and animal resources on the web
WICHE
This site contains information
on the WICHE programs and opportunities for students. |
Mrs. Ruit's Office Hours for 2009-10
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August 24, 2009 -
December 18, 2009 |
January 11, 2010 -
March 12, 2010 |
March 22, 2010 -
May 14, 2010 |
Summers
(Out of the Office) |
| Tuesdays |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
None |
| Wednesdays |
12 - 2pm |
None |
12 - 2pm |
None |
| Thursdays |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
9am - 2pm |
None |
Mondays
(During Early Registration dates) |
9am - 12pm
(Nov 3-20, 2009) |
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9am - 12pm
(April 5-29, 2010) |
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Pre-Health Advising is by appointment only.
Appointments with Mrs. Ruit can only be made by calling 701-777-2749 during regular weekday business hours.
No e-mails for scheduling appointments please!
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