The Certificate in Veterinary Medical Science program, the only one in the nation, is a one-year, post-baccalaureate program designed for individuals who are seeking to improve their credentials for admission to schools of veterinary medicine.
Certificate in Veterinary Medical Science Curriculum
The curriculum has been designed to augment students' understanding of the basic sciences and ensure success in their professional careers as clinical veterinarians. In order to accomplish this goal, students take a combination of graduate animal science and first year medical school courses.
Veterinary Schools Attended by VMS/MLAS Students
United States
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health
University of California School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
Canada
University of Guelph
University of Prince Edward Island Atlantic Veterinary College
United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
University of Glasgow Veterinary School
Royal Veterinary College
Caribbean
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Veterinary Medical Science Students
Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph will hold one seat for a Veterinary Medical Science Post-Baccalaureate or Master of Laboratory Animal Science student who applies to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
Admissions Requirements for the Veterinary Medical Science Program
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a focus on animal science or a related field, such as biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, microbiology, zoology or pre-veterinary studies
- Completed veterinary prerequisite coursework (chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, and physics)
- If you have not completed these requirements, please consider our PMED program
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- General Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores at or above the 60th percentile in all areas, obtained within the last 5 years
- The student must request that these scores be sent directly to University School Code 2194 and Department Code 0105
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Three letters of reference, two must be from science professors
- Personal statement describing the applicant's academic and professional goals
Opportunities After the Veterinary Medical Science Program
Students who successfully complete the Veterinary Medical Science program have the option to complete the Master of Laboratory Animal Science degree by taking courses for two additional semesters and completing a practicum.
Informative Websites
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP)
Veterinary Medical Science Program Information Sessions
Information sessions will be available by appointment only If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Erin Vogelsong at Erin.Vogelsong@drexelmed.edu or by phone at 215-762-7968.
Contact the Veterinary Medical Science Program
Office of Professional Studies in the Health Sciences
Drexel University College of Medicine
245 North 15th Street, Mail Stop 344, Room 4104 NCB
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-762-4692
Email: medicalsciences@drexelmed.edu
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