Pre-Veterinary Medicine Curriculum
- Kentucky students have the opportunity to enter veterinary medical school at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, or Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. The Commonwealth of Kentucky has made this possible through its participation in the Southern Regional Education Program. The State of Kentucky pays $20,400 annually for each student enrolled at Auburn or Tuskegee. Each year the School of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn reserves 34 positions for students from Kentucky who meet admission requirements. If admitted, Kentucky students do not pay out-of-state tuition but pay the same fees as Alabama residents. Two positions are also available each year at Tuskegee Institute on the same basis. The positions at both Auburn and Tuskegee are awarded by the selection committees of the two respective universities.
- The minimum education requirement for admission to the School of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, is the satisfactory completion of an approved curriculum at an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point average of 2.50 is required overall and for the required courses.
- Students may apply to one or both institutions as they near completion of the pre-veterinary requirements. The GRE is required for admission to Auburn University, and the VAT is required at Tuskegee Institute. Students may also apply for admission to any other School of Veterinary Medicine - WKU students have completed D.V.M. degrees at 10 different universities.
- The following courses have been approved by Auburn University. This curriculum is planned for completion in three years. It is possible to complete requirements in less time by attending summer school sessions, but due to the difficulty of the curriculum, it is not normally advisable. By choosing the correct electives in the pre-veterinary program and transferring credits for the first year of veterinary school to Western, students may receive the Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from Western Kentucky University. This is a suggested curriculum; the sequence of courses may be varied to suit individual situations. Every effort is made to advise each student based upon the individual's background and academic capability. Approved curricula for other Schools of Veterinary Medicine are also available.
Pre-Vet Required Courses
Courses approved as compared to Auburn
University courses
Pre-Vet Required Core Courses