University of Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine

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Contacts

Website: http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/home
Phone: (608) 263-2525
Admissions e-mail: oaa@vetmed.wisc.edu

Program Information

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

Joint Degree Options:

    • DVM + MS (Comparative Biomedical Sciences)
    • DVM + PhD (Comparative Biomedical Sciences; other graduate programs)
    • DVM + PhD (Major or Minor in Clinical Investigation)
    • DVM + MPH (Master of Public Health)
    • DVM + Certificate in Global Health
  • Total Applicants in 2010: 1047
  • Invited (Accepted) Applicants in 2010: 80

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • 60 credits of necessary college course work
    • 40-43 credits of required course work
    • minimum of 17 credits of elective course work
  • Required Courses
    • Genetics OR Animal Breeding - One semester lecture course
    • General AND Qualitative Chemistry - Two semester lecture series and a lab
    • Organic Chemistry - One semester lecture course that has general chemistry as a prerequisite
    • Biochemistry - One semester lecture course that has organic chemistry as a prerequisite
    • General Physics - Two semester lecture series
    • Statistics - One semester introductory course
    • English Composition OR Journalism
      • A satisfactory score on a college English placement exam, or an introductory English composition course, AND
      • An English composition or Journalism course, graded on the basis of writing skills, or evidence that writing skills were included in the grading of a specific college-level course
  • All required courses must have a minimum grade of C (2.0) or better

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GPA

  • In 2010, average GPA of invited...
    • Residents: 3.56
    • Nonresidents: 3.77

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GRE

  • Invited residents:
    • GRE Quantitative: 687
    • GRE Verbal: 540
    • GRE W.S.: 4.5
  • Invited Nonresidents:
    • GRE Quantitative: 711
    • GRE Verbal: 585
    • GRE W.S.: 4.7
  • Scores prior to October 1, 2005 are not accepted

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Supporting Documents

  • Veterinary Medical Colleges Electronic Application (VMCAS) - click here for instructions
  • SVM's Required Data Form - available on this website
  • Official transcripts from universities attended
  • Supplemental application and fee of approximately 56 USD
  • Three letters of reference and evaluation (Letters from veterinarians are very recommended)
  • Written statements describing professional goals and interests
  • Description of work experience and pertinent extracurricular activities
  • No interview

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Timeline 2011

  • October 1, 2010: VMCAS application and the Required Applicant Data Form submitted + official transcripts for Summer 2010 and prior sent
  • January 24, 2011: Official transcripts for Fall 2010 sent

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Tuition 2010-2011

  • Total annual fees for:
    • Wisconsin residents - $17,180 USD
    • Nonresidents - $25,250 USD

For more information on tuition, click here