Difference between revisions of "College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington University"
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
− | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== *Degree: | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== |
+ | *Degree: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. | ||
+ | *Required Courses: | ||
+ | **Biological science: 1 year with a lab | ||
+ | **General Chemistry: 1 year with a lab | ||
+ | **Organic Chemistry: 1 semester with a lab | ||
+ | **Biochemistry: 1 semester | ||
+ | **Mathematics: 1 semester | ||
+ | ***Elementary functions; graphs, properties, and applications of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. | ||
+ | **Physics: 1 semester with a lab | ||
+ | **Genetics: 1 semester | ||
+ | **Statistics: 1 semester | ||
+ | **Students should also take courses related to: | ||
+ | ***English composition/communication | ||
+ | ***Arts & humanities/social science/history | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/prospectiveStudents/Requirements.aspx here]. | ||
====GPA==== *Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale) *Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.89 *Calculation method: **GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course grade per full year of study. **If applying after three years of full-time study, the 3 lowest grades will be removed. **If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed **Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications /Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here] | ====GPA==== *Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale) *Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.89 *Calculation method: **GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course grade per full year of study. **If applying after three years of full-time study, the 3 lowest grades will be removed. **If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed **Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications /Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here] | ||
====MCAT==== *Minimum scores: **Physical Sciences – 9 **Biological Sciences – 9 **Verbal Reasoning – 9 | ====MCAT==== *Minimum scores: **Physical Sciences – 9 **Biological Sciences – 9 **Verbal Reasoning – 9 |
Revision as of 22:25, 6 March 2011
Contacts
Website: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/
Phone: 509-335-5107
Admissions e-mail: Contact via this link
Program Information
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD)
- 4 years in length
- Class of 2014 Statistics:
- Total applications: 940
- Total admitted: 99
- Female: 73
- Male: 26
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
- Required Courses:
- Biological science: 1 year with a lab
- General Chemistry: 1 year with a lab
- Organic Chemistry: 1 semester with a lab
- Biochemistry: 1 semester
- Mathematics: 1 semester
- Elementary functions; graphs, properties, and applications of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
- Physics: 1 semester with a lab
- Genetics: 1 semester
- Statistics: 1 semester
- Students should also take courses related to:
- English composition/communication
- Arts & humanities/social science/history
For more information, click here. ====GPA==== *Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale) *Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.89 *Calculation method: **GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course grade per full year of study. **If applying after three years of full-time study, the 3 lowest grades will be removed. **If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed **Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites For more information, click /Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here ====MCAT==== *Minimum scores: **Physical Sciences – 9 **Biological Sciences – 9 **Verbal Reasoning – 9
- Writing Sample – N *Median scores 2008: **Physical Sciences – 11 **Biological Sciences – 12 **Verbal Reasoning – 10 **Writing Sample – Q *MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline *Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered
For more information, click /MCAT.htm here
====Supporting Documents==== *Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see OMSAS guidelines *Autobiographical sketch – outline of extra-curricular activities (with contact information) *References (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form *Official transcripts from universities attended For more information, click Academic_Qualifications.htm here and visit the OMSAS website
For tips regarding the application procedure, click here
==Interview== *Late February – early March *Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student For more information, click here
==Timeline== *Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online *Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account *Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications *Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS *Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received *Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS *May 15, 2009: First offers of admission *June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission *June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS For more information, click here
Tuition 2009-2010
- First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887 *Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 19 170.90 *First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48 620 *Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 659.90 For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here