Pre-Veterinary医学
North Park University’s pre-professional track for veterinary science is a sequence of courses and advising that will give you a solid foundation for your applications to competitive veterinary schools around the country. The pre-veterinary science track should accompany a major—most often 生物学 or 化学—where you’ll gain a foundation in life 科学 and how the human body works.
建议
Pre-veterinary students are advised by the director of health professions advising, Kristine Aronsson. Drawing from over 25 years experience and established relationships within the health industry, Kristine advises students in utilizing 芝加哥 as a resource for their education and career. Kristine will speak with you about your particular interests in veterinary medicine, and help you stay on track throughout your program at North Park. Our Pre-Professional Committee— a group of faculty in the Division of Life and Physical Science and the director of health professions advising —will work with you to make sure you are prepared for your applications and interviews for veterinary school.
Course Sequences and Activities
We recommend you take the following courses alongside your major and 核心课程 requirements to prepare for veterinary medicine school and a career in healthcare. These courses meet the prerequisite requirements for most veterinary medicine 项目. 然而, you should investigate 项目 you’re interested in to make sure you complete any other specific requirements. Some courses may also meet major/核心课程 requirements. For full course descriptions and major requirements review the 学术目录.
Pre-Veterinary医学 Admission Prerequisites
- Introduction to Human Anatomy
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- 微生物学
- 遗传学
- Introduction to Chemistry I
- Introduction to Chemistry II
- 有机化学I
- 有机化学II
- 生物化学
- 物理入门I
- 物理学导论II
- 介绍统计
- Concepts and Structures or a math course above MATH 1030
- 公众演讲
- 社会 & 行为科学
其他建议
- Take the GRE during the summer following your third year.
- You should complete your veterinary school applications during the summer prior to your fourth year.
毕业生档案
A childhood spent on a large horse farm along with strong support from North Park 生物学 faculty inspired Dayle Dillon C’07 to participate in the pre-vet track and pursue a career in veterinary medicine.