Pre-Veterinary Medicine Affiliation Program
Elizabethtown College offers a preferred admission pathway to veterinary medicine, providing qualified students with priority application consideration and a streamlined route to becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program
Program Structure: Complete your degree at Elizabethtown College, then receive priority application consideration to Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine's DVM program.
Who Can Apply: Elizabethtown College students completing their bachelor's degree who meet RUSVM's published admissions requirements
Process: Students apply to RUSVM's DVM program with priority application consideration through the affiliation agreement, then begin at RUSVM after completing their degree at Elizabethtown College.
Requirements:
- Overall GPA: Minimum 3.0
- Degree Completion: Complete a bachelor's degree from Elizabethtown College
- Required Courses: Grade of C- or higher in the required courses listed in the catalog
- RUSVM Requirements: Meet RUSVM's published admissions and prerequisite requirements for the DVM program at the time of application and matriculation
- Additional Requirements: For further details and admissions requirements, contact the Health Professions Advising Committee
Contact the Health Professions Advising Committee at hpac@etown.edu for details and admissions requirements.
Suggested Coursework
The following courses fulfill minimum requirements for most veterinary medicine schools. Note that veterinary school requirements vary significantly by institution.
| Subject Area | Etown Courses | Typical Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | BIO 111, BIO 112*, BIO 211*, BIO 201*, BIO 202*, BIO 212*, BIO 235*, BIO 324* | First-Third Year |
| Chemistry (through organic and biochemistry) |
CH 105, CH 113*, CH 213*, CH 216*, CH 242*, CH 323*, CH 324* & 1 lab | First-Third Year |
| Physics | PHY 101, PHY 102* | Third Year |
| Mathematics | MA 251, MA 121 | Second Year or Later |
| English | EN 100 | First Year |
* Pre-requisites exist for some courses. Consult the Etown College Catalog for details.
For school-specific requirements, visit AAVMC (Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges).