Veterinary Medicine (Pre)

Aurora University has a longstanding tradition of sending students to veterinary schools. As a Pre-Veterinary Medicine student at Aurora University, you will major in Human-Animal Studies while also enrolling in the Pre-Veterinary Medicine program, which offers a curated collection of prerequisite courses necessary to be accepted into veterinary school.

To help you navigate your academic career and prepare for veterinary school, AU also offers one-on-one guidance with expert faculty in the veterinary school application process. Advanced coursework prepares you for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) — vet schools can require either test. Internship opportunities are also available so you can experience, firsthand, what it is like to work with animals and to practice veterinary medicine.

At AU, you will also have an opportunity to participate in research, a step that will enhance your veterinary school application. AU offers students unique opportunities to conduct laboratory research with expert faculty in the field. Developing research experience deepens your understanding of what you learn in the classroom and prepares you with the skills to succeed in veterinary school.

After you earn your undergraduate degree, you need to attend veterinary school for four years to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. You must pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). Some states have additional 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.