collageThe Marshall University Veterinary program’s mission is to educate students and increase the number of veterinarians practicing in under-served areas. We do this by educating students to provide primary veterinary care, complete clinical experiences in a wide range of animal species, and educate them on general business practices in order to create a global perspective on the profession of veterinary medicine. Our curriculum will prepare students to enter a wide variety of careers which range from research and academia, to large animal practice, small animal practice, shelter medicine, zoo medicine, food safety and security as well as exotic animal practice and international service.
The College offers one of only approximately 200 vet school in the nation. The program lasts four years and includes a broad-based curriculum that leads to an advanced level of knowledge in veterinary medicine, extensive clinical experience in multiple hospitals, and large animal and small animal practice.
Top 6 Veterinary Schools in the world
The Marshall University School of Medicine and other schools at the University are some of the best in the country. Marshall has been ranked as one of “America’s Best Veterinary Schools” by U.S. News & World Report since 2006, ranking 5th among public universities and 9th overall nationally. The school is also located in gorgeous Huntington, West Virginia, about 25 minutes from downtown Charleston and less than an hour from historic Warm Springs.
Top 6 Veterinary Schools in the world: 1. University of Pennsylvania 2. University of California—Davis 3. Cornell University 4. University of Minnesota 5. University of Florida 6. Washington State University Although there are many other top veterinary schools in the United States, these six are recognized as some of the best places for aspiring veterinarians to receive their education
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
Major
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
BSC 120  | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BSC 302 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
| BSC 304 | Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| BSC 422 | Animal Physiology | 4 |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | |
| CMM 104H | Honors in Speech Comm | |
| CMM 207 | Bus & Prof Communication | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-6 | |
| ENG 101 & ENG 201 | Beginning Composition and Advanced Composition | |
| ENG 200H | Texting the World (CT) | |
| ENG 201H | English Comp Honors | |
| MTH 140 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| or MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Humanities or Social Science | 6 | |
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Exam | ||
| GRE or MCAT, during calendar year before start of veterinary school | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 65-68 |
Pre-Veterinary Club
About
The Pre-Veterinary Club at Marshall University aims to provide an array of opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge in the field of Veterinary Medicine, along with building a competitive application for veterinary colleges. The club aspires to provide these opportunities by allowing members to become more involved at Marshall University and the community. The Pre-Vet club seeks to provide help to local shelters and clinics, along with the staff and faculty within these facilities. The club desires to provide students the chance to travel to veterinary colleges, attend meetings with special speakers, and leave Marshall University with a broader knowledge of veterinary medicine and a better application than before.
Marshall University Veterinary School is a state-of-the-art facility, with dedicated faculty and staff committed to teaching, learning and patient care. The school provides the highest quality of veterinary care for the companion animal and livestock populations of West Virginia, North Central and Southern Ohio, Eastern Kentucky, and most of Southern Pennsylvania. Through a variety of programs including large animal medicine and surgery, small animal medicine and surgery, food animal medicine, public health veterinary medicine, equine health management, exotics veterinary medicine and zoo animal veterinary medicine Marshall University Veterinary School is able to produce well rounded veterinarians who are prepared to provide quality care to all species
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