Pre-Veterinary

Pre-veterinary students at Mayville State University typically major in biology and/or chemistry. These majors each contain a specialization specific to preparing students for advanced study in medical or life sciences fields. You may consider, if planning on going to veterinary school, double majoring in both.

Each veterinary school has its own undergraduate requirements, and so it is important to identify the school or schools to which you plan to apply. In addition to working with your Mayville State Academic Advisor, you should work with an advisor from the veterinary school(s) of choice for specific requirements.

Students should consider these common requirements during their undergraduate studies:

- Academic prerequisites at the professional school.

- Maintaining a competitive GPA.

- Pursue research opportunities in biology or chemistry.

- Participate in extracurricular and community activities to develop and demonstrate experience working with animals in a variety of settings (e.g., shelters, farms, clinics) as well as leadership (e.g., through student clubs).

- Work closely with advisors, faculty, and mentors who can help guide you through the process.

- Determine whether preferred veterinary schools require the Graduate Record                 Examination (GRE) and begin preparation for the GRE no later than during your              junior year.

Students who declare a Pre-Veterinary area of study are placed into the Biology major. If you wish to review or change your major or choice of pre-professional area of study, please work with your advisor.