Veterinarians can work with patients ranging from cats and dogs to exotic pets, farm animals or wild zoo animals. A biology degree

Recommended majors: Biochemistry or BS in Biology

Recommended courses: (not a complete listing of major requirements)

BCM365 (Biochemistry)
BCM465 (Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology)
BIO200 (Cellular Biology)
BIO202 (Zoology)
BIO260 (Genetics)
BIO305 (Animal Behavior)
BIO310 (Vertebrate biology)
BIO340 (Microbiology)

Suggestions to enrich your education:

Practical experience is essential! Look for an internship or part-time job with a veterinarian
Many vet schools also prefer or require large-animal experience
Research can strengthen your qualifications for vet school, as well
Join PHO, the student pre-health organization

Life after NCC:

Take the VCAT, GRE or MCAT (depending on the school you're applying to)
Obtain a DVM degree from a veterinary school
Optionally, complete an internship and/or residency program to quality for a veterinary specialty

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