Pre-Veterinary
Contact Person:
Dr. Alan Jaslow
Director of Health Professions Advising
HPA web site http://www.rhodes.edu/biology/ajaslow/hpac.htm
901-843-3602
Required Courses:
Standard
- Introductory Biology I and II with laboratories (111, 111L, 112, 112L)
- General Chemistry I and II with Laboratories (111, 111L, 112, 112L)
- Organic Chemistry I and II with laboratory (211, 212, 212L)
- Introductory Physics I and II, with laboratories (111, 111L, 112, 112L)
- Upper level biology or chemistry courses. Many programs specify courses such as Biochemistry, Microbiology and or Genetics.
Requirements vary by school, but most require from one to five additional upper level courses, some with specified courses and others recommended. Consult with the pre-veterinary adviser and the prospective program.
Some require public speaking
Animal Nutrition (distance learning ok)
Required Experience:
- Hands-on experience. This can be as an employee, volunteer, or intern (such as with our internship program).
Recommended Courses:
- Upper level science classes
Recommended GPA:
- Usually 3.3 or above. National averages are 3.6-3.7.
