DVM Veterinary Medicine at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is the professional programme of the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, giving a basic science education together with training in diagnosis, disease prevention, medical treatment and surgery. Each class begins in August and graduates four years later in May.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine | Department: College of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 4 years (151 credit hours; classes start in August and graduate in May) | Intake: August | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

The first two semesters stress basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology) with physical diagnosis, radiology and professional skills; semesters three to five cover diseases organ system by organ system; the final four semesters are clinical rotations in the Veterinary Medical Center and off-campus externships.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for careers in the many facets of veterinary medicine and related health professions.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Pre-veterinary coursework (66 semester credit hours) completed by the end of spring term of the enrolment year: English 6, humanities and social sciences 18, physics 8, general chemistry 8, organic chemistry 8, biochemistry 4 (exclusive of lab), general biology 8, genetics 3, cellular biology 3. Apply through VMCAS for fall entry; first priority to Tennessee residents. Deadline September 15 (next Monday if on a weekend). Minimum cumulative GPA 3.20 for non-Tennessee applicants and 2.80 for Tennessee applicants. Non-US citizens must also meet the English language requirement of the Graduate International Admission Guide. Admission is conditional on meeting the college's Technical Standards. Rabies vaccination or protective titers and health insurance are required once enrolled.

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.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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