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• All applicants must complete the required supplemental application. If you have any trouble submitting this form, please send your name, phone number and email address to dvmadmit@uga.edu.
• UGA CVM requires the GRE General Test. We no longer require applicants to take the GRE Biology Subject Test.
• July 31, 2011: In order to meet the GRE deadline of October 3, 2011, all applicants must take the current version of the GRE by this date. The revised GRE will not be included in this year's application cycle.

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Q: Which courses are required for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine?

A: Specific courses satisfy the requirements for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Required courses


Required courses (in semester hours) must be completed by the end of spring term with a grade of C (2.00) or better prior to fall matriculation.

  • 6 hours of English;
  • 14 hours of humanities or social studies;
  • 8 hours of inorganic chemistry (full year with laboratory);
  • 8 hours of organic chemistry (full year with laboratory);
  • 8 hours of physics (full year with laboratory);
  • 3 hours of biochemistry;
  • 8 hours of general biology (for science majors; full year with laboratory — please note that BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104 taken at UGA will NOT count towards our general biology requirement);
  • 8 hours of advanced biology courses (recommended: comparative anatomy, microbiology, cell biology, genetics).

Courses at The University of Georgia which meet these requirements



Requirements Course numbers Course title
English ENG 1101 English Composition 1
ENG 1102 English Composition 2
Inorganic Chemistry
(lab required) 		CHEM 1211/1211L Freshman Chemistry 1 w/lab
CHEM 1212/1212L Freshman Chemistry 2 w/lab
Organic Chemistry
(lab required) 		CHEM 2211/2211L Modern Organic Chemistry 1 w/lab
CHEM 2212/2212L Modern Organic Chemistry 2 w/lab
Physics
(lab required) 		PHYS 1111/1111L or 1211/1211L Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics
PHYS 1112/1112L or 1212/1212L Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics
Biochemistry
(lab not required) 		BCMB 3100 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
General Biology
(for science majors; lab required)
Please note: BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104 taken at UGA will NOT count towards our general biology requirement. 		BIOL 1107/1107L Principles of Biology 1 w/lab
BIOL 1108/1108L Principles of Biology 2 w/lab
Advanced Biology

Note: Courses accepted for advanced biology should be 3000 level or above. Lab is not required. This list of suggested courses is not all-inclusive. Behavior and ecology courses will not fulfill this requirement. 		GENE 3200 Genetics
CBIO 3300 Developmental Biology
CBIO 3400 Cell Biology
CBIO 3000 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
MIBO 3500 Introductory Microbiology

Corresponding honors courses satisfy requirements and will be recognized.


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  1. How long does it take to become a veterinarian?
  2. Do you have a veterinary technician program?
  3. What courses should I take in high school?
  4. Which courses are required for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine?
  5. What should my major be in college?
  6. Do applicants have a better chance if they do their undergraduate work at The University of Georgia?
  7. Where can I get an application?
  8. When are applications due?
  9. Which standardized tests are required?
  10. When should I take the GRE tests?
  11. What is the College of Veterinary Medicine's institution code for reporting GRE scores?
  12. Who should complete my evaluation forms?
  13. What kind of animal experience does the admissions committee look for?
  14. Where can I obtain financial aid information?
  15. Whom should I call after I have applied to find out if any additional information is needed?
  16. Where can a student find information on graduate degree programs, such as the Veterinary Medical Scientist Training (combined DVM/PhD) Program?
  17. When can I take a tour of the College and/or Teaching Hospital?

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