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DVM Veterinary Medicine at University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri-Columbia, United States

Programme overview

The DVM prepares students to become competent entry-level veterinarians. The first two years build a foundation in basic biomedical sciences; clinical years apply that knowledge in the Veterinary Health Center, the VMDL and external preceptorships.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine  |  Duration: 154.5 semester credit hours; four professional years (VM-1 to VM-4)  |  Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

VM-1 covers anatomy, physiology, molecular and cellular biology, neuroscience, nutrition, immunology and clinical skills; VM-2 covers pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, public health, radiology, anesthesiology and surgery. Clinical rotations begin in October of year 3 across 12 blocks, with four credits of preceptships and 10 credits of electives.

Career pathways

Graduates enter general veterinary practice, graduate or specialty training, or regulatory medicine.

Official programme page

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.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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