Veterinary Medicine (Pre)

Aurora University's Pre-Veterinary Medicine program offers a curated collection of prerequisite courses necessary to be accepted into veterinary school.

As a Pre-Veterinary Medicine student, you will major in Human-Animal Studies while enrolling in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine program. You will have unique opportunities to conduct laboratory research under the guidance of expert faculty. Participating in research experiences not only enhances your veterinary school application, but also deepens your understanding of what you learn in the classroom and develops essential professional skills. 

Gaining admission to veterinary school is highly competitive and requires significant time and dedication. That's why AU offers one-on-one guidance from expert faculty throughout the veterinary school application process, as well as valuable, hands-on internship opportunities so you can experience what it is like to work with animals and to practice veterinary medicine.

After you earn your undergraduate degree, you will attend four years of veterinary school to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. You must then pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and meet any additional state requirements.

Qualified Pre-Veterinary Medicine students can benefit from AU’s agreements with Midwestern University and the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Please visit our academic affiliations page to learn more.