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*Any grade below C- in a prerequisite course is considered unsatisfactory and the course cannot be accepted to fulfill a requirement.
 
*Any grade below C- in a prerequisite course is considered unsatisfactory and the course cannot be accepted to fulfill a requirement.
 
====GRE====
 
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*Minimum score: N/A but applicants are expected to have competitive results.
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*Minimum score: N/A but applicants are expected to have competitive results.
 
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*VMCAS application via [http://www.aavmc.org/]
 
*VMCAS application via [http://www.aavmc.org/]

Revision as of 23:46, 6 March 2011

Contacts

Website: http://oregonstate.edu/vetmed/
Phone: 541-737-2098
Admissions e-mail: cvmproginfo@oregonstate.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Master of Science in Veterinary Science (M.S.)
  • 4 years in length

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
  • Required Courses:
    • General Biology: 2 semesters
    • Biological Sciences: A minimum of 4 semesters with at least one laboratory. Additional classes include:
      • Additional Biochemistry
      • Additional Physiology and/or Anatomy
      • Animal reproduction
      • Cell Biology
      • Cell Physiology
      • Epidemiology
      • Histology
      • Immunology
      • Microbiology
      • Parasitology
      • Virology
    • Physics: 2 semesters with laboratories
    • General Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Biochemistry
    • Animal Nutrition
    • Genetics
    • Mathematics:
      • A course or course sequence in college level algebra and trigonometry.
    • Physiology
    • Statistics
  • General Education Prerequisites:
    • English
    • Public Speaking
    • Humanities/Social Sciences

For more information, click here.

GPA

  • Average GPA of admitted students: 3.60
  • All prerequisite courses taken after August 2004 must be graded on an A-F scale and not taken as pass/fail.
  • Any grade below C- in a prerequisite course is considered unsatisfactory and the course cannot be accepted to fulfill a requirement.

GRE

  • Minimum score: N/A but applicants are expected to have competitive results.

Supporting Documents

  • VMCAS application via [1]
  • OSU CVM supplemental application
  • $50 supplemental application fee
  • Letters of recommendation
    • These should be sent to VMCAS
  • GRE scores
  • Transcript
  • Extra test scores

For more information, click here

Interview

  • If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified approximately two weeks prior to the actual interview, which usually occurs in mid to late February.
  • If you are a nonresident, you will not be interviewed but will be evaluated and ranked by all other areas as listed in Student Selection Criteria.

Timeline 2011-2012

  • June 2011: Application materials available from VMCAS
  • June 2011: OSU CVM Supplemental Application available from OSU CVM website
  • October 1, 2011 12:00 p.m. (EST): Deadline for receipt of all application materials
  • January - February 2012 9 p.m. (EST): Deadline to file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if financial aid is needed
  • January 2012: Deadline for submission of Fall term grades to OSU CVM
  • February 2012: Oregon resident interviews
  • February-March 2012: Initial offers of admission

Click here for updated specific dates regarding 2011-2012 deadlines.

Tuition

  • Class of 2014:
    • Resident/WICHE Tuition and Fees: $19,541
    • Non-Resident Tuition and Fees: $37,733*
    • Room and Board: $8,208*

For more information, click here