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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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*Degree offered: DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
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====Curriculum====
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*Joint degree options:
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*Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
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**DVM/PhD Program
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**4 years in length
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**DVM/MPH with University of Minnesota (Master of Public Health program)
 
  
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/OADualDegree.cfm here]
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Joint program option can be found [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Admissions/OADualDegree.cfm here]
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====Admission Statistics====
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*Over 6,000 application nationally
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*overall 2,700 enrolled
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For more information on the program, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/curriculum/ here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Required Courses
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Required Courses
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**English Composition and English Literature - Two semesters
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*1st Year:
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**Biological Science with lab - Two semesters
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**English Composition or Writing Intensive Courses (full year)
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**General (Inorganic) Chemistry with lab - Two semesters
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**Biology (or Zoology) I and II with labs
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**Organic Chemistry with lab - Two semesters
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**General Chemistry I and II with labs 
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**Microbiology with lab - One semester
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**Biochemistry, lab is preferred but not required - Two semesters preferred
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*2nd Year:
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**Physics with lab - Two semesters
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**One Semester of Organic Chemistry  
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/docs/GenericPrerecCourseDescriptions2010.pdf here]
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**General Physics I and II with labs
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*3rd Year:
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**Biochemistry (half-year; lab recommended, but not required; 4 semester credits)
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**One Semester in an Advanced Life Sciences Course
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Admissions/prospective_students/PSPreReqAcademic.cfm here]
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====GRE (Graduate Record Examination)====
 
====GRE (Graduate Record Examination)====
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*Use only the Verbal score & percentile and the Quantitative score & percentile only
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*Only the Verbal score and the Quantitative score  
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*Scores cannot be more than 5 years old
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*Scores cannot be more than 5 years old  
  
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/CAStandardizedTests.cfm here]
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Admissions/prospective_students/PSTestInfo.cfm here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Deadline: October 25
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*Complete and Submit VMCAS Application
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*List 3-5 of your most significant veterinary, animal or biomedical research experiences
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*Complete and Submit Cornell Supplemental Application; $65.00
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**A letter of recommendation must be provided for each experience
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*VMCAS eLors (electronic Letters of Evaluation)
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**At least one of these experiences must be in veterinary medicine
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*Official Transcripts from All Colleges Attended (sent to VMCAS)
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*Academic Letters of Evaluation
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*GRE or MCAT Scores (sent Cornell Vet College Admissions)
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**Can come from an academic advisor, faculty mentor, pre-med advisor, or professor
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*New York Residents- NY Residency Form
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*Official College Transcripts
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*Dean's Certification
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*Dean's Certification Form
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*Combined DVM/PhD Degree Applicants- 3 additional evaluations
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*Residency Worksheet for all New York and new Hampshire residents
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*International Applicants- TOEFL & Credit/Grade Conversion
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*GRE's or MCAT's
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*Report if education outside US
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*Application Fee of $60
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/applicants/currentapplicantsnew.cfm here]
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====Evaluation Criteria====
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*25%    Overall GPA
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*25%    GRE (verbal and quantitative) or MCAT
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*5%    Quality of Academic Program
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*20%    Animal/Veterinary/Biomedical Experience (supported with letters of evaluation)
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*10%    Non-Cognitive Skills
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*10%    All Other Achievements and Letters of Evaluation
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*5%    Personal Statement
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/prospective_students/PSAdmissFormula.cfm here]
  
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/docs/ApplicationInstructions2010.pdf here]
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==Timeline 2015-2016==
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*September 15: VMCAS Application Deadline
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* September 30: Cornell Supplemental Application Deadline
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*January 2016: Decision Letters available electronically (notification via email)
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*February 1st: recommended filing for Financial Aid
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* March 15th: Dean's Certification due for all admitted students and alternates
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*April 15th: Enrollment decisions and $500 deposit due from admitted students
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*June 15th: Official final transcripts due for all students in the incoming Class of 2020
  
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==Timeline==
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Admissions/applicants/CATimeTable.cfm here]
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*October 1:  
 
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**VMCAS application (12:00pm EDT) on <www.vmcas.org>
 
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*October 25:
 
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**Cornell's Supplemental Application
 
  
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/docs/ApplicationInstructions2010.pdf here]
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==Tuition 2015-2016==
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*New York State Residents: $49,950
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*Non-New York State Residents: $65,250
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/financialaid/CostOfAttendance.cfm here]
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*New York State Resident: $28,400 USD
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*Non-New York State Resident: $42,750 USD
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/financialaid/index.cfm here]
  
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For more information, click [http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/CAFinancialAid.cfm here]
 
  
 
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Revision as of 21:16, 4 April 2016


Contacts

Website: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/
Phone: (607) 253-3700
Admissions e-mail: vet_admissions@cornell.edu

Program Information

Curriculum

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
    • 4 years in length

Joint program option can be found here

Admission Statistics

  • Over 6,000 application nationally
  • overall 2,700 enrolled

For more information on the program, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

Required Courses

  • 1st Year:
    • English Composition or Writing Intensive Courses (full year)
    • Biology (or Zoology) I and II with labs
    • General Chemistry I and II with labs
  • 2nd Year:
    • One Semester of Organic Chemistry
    • General Physics I and II with labs
  • 3rd Year:
    • Biochemistry (half-year; lab recommended, but not required; 4 semester credits)
    • One Semester in an Advanced Life Sciences Course

For more information, click here


GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

  • Only the Verbal score and the Quantitative score
  • Scores cannot be more than 5 years old

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Complete and Submit VMCAS Application
  • Complete and Submit Cornell Supplemental Application; $65.00
  • VMCAS eLors (electronic Letters of Evaluation)
  • Official Transcripts from All Colleges Attended (sent to VMCAS)
  • GRE or MCAT Scores (sent Cornell Vet College Admissions)
  • New York Residents- NY Residency Form
  • Dean's Certification
  • Combined DVM/PhD Degree Applicants- 3 additional evaluations
  • International Applicants- TOEFL & Credit/Grade Conversion
  • Report if education outside US

For more information, click here

Evaluation Criteria

  • 25% Overall GPA
  • 25% GRE (verbal and quantitative) or MCAT
  • 5% Quality of Academic Program
  • 20% Animal/Veterinary/Biomedical Experience (supported with letters of evaluation)
  • 10% Non-Cognitive Skills
  • 10% All Other Achievements and Letters of Evaluation
  • 5% Personal Statement

For more information, click here

Timeline 2015-2016

  • September 15: VMCAS Application Deadline
  • September 30: Cornell Supplemental Application Deadline
  • January 2016: Decision Letters available electronically (notification via email)
  • February 1st: recommended filing for Financial Aid
  • March 15th: Dean's Certification due for all admitted students and alternates
  • April 15th: Enrollment decisions and $500 deposit due from admitted students
  • June 15th: Official final transcripts due for all students in the incoming Class of 2020

For more information, click here

Tuition 2015-2016

  • New York State Residents: $49,950
  • Non-New York State Residents: $65,250

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here

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