DVM Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is a four-year professional programme that prepares practice-ready veterinarians. Students learn the healthy animal, disease processes and diagnosis and treatment in major domestic species, with small-group problem-based learning and clinical skills training throughout.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine  |  Department: College of Veterinary Medicine  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: West Lafayette, IN, United States

What you will study

Year one covers anatomy, physiology, microscopic anatomy, immunology, behavior and nutrition; year two covers pathology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, pharmacology and epidemiology; year three covers small animal primary care, food animal medicine, surgery and diagnostics and track selection (equine, food animal, small animal, companion animal, large animal, mixed animal or non-practice); year four is entirely clinical rotations including a six-week externship.

Career pathways

Graduates enter clinical practice in companion, equine, food animal or mixed practice, or careers in industry and research through the non-practice track.

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