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DVM Veterinary Medicine at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

Students at the College of Veterinary Medicine follow a four-year program of study. The first 34 months of the curriculum are designed to integrate a sound knowledge of the basic medical sciences with clinical application. Fourteen months of the curriculum are devoted entirely to the application of basic medical sciences to veterinary medical principles and procedures in clinical settings.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine  |  Duration: 172 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

172 credit hours total. Required courses include VETM 5160 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine Ia; VETM 5161 Foundations of Veterinary Medicine Ib; VETM 5170L Clinical Skills in Veterinary Medicine Ia; VETM 5171L Clinical Skills in Veterinary Medicine Ib; VETM 5180 Personal and Professional Development Ia.

Career pathways

Veterinary medicine is a unique combination of medical, agricultural, and biological sciences. It is the health profession that applies principles of biomedical sciences to health and disease in animals.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 172 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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