Preparing for Veterinary School

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Colorado College is proud to partner
with the American Association of
Veterinary Medical Colleges.
Please find information below on preparing for veterinary school at Colorado College.

As designated by the associations: AAMC, AACOM, ADEA, AAVMC, AACPM, ASCO, AACP

*NOTE: Course requirements vary for each program and profession. Please check the course listing on the school's website.

Biology - 2 intro course requirement - translates to 3 courses at Colorado College:

  • Biology - 1 course - BE 105; or BE106; or BE107 - pick one course
  • Biology - 2 courses - MB131 and MB201 - need both courses

Chemistry - 5-course requirement

  • General Chemistry - 2 courses - CH107 and CH 108
  • Organic Chemistry - 2 courses - CH250 and CH251
  • Biochemistry - 1 course - CH382

Physics: 2-course requirement

  • Physics - 2 courses - PC 141 and PC 142 or PC 241 and PC 242 (calculus-based)

Math: 2-course requirement

  • Math - 2 courses - MA117; MA 125; MA 126; MA129 (any 2 courses)

English: 2-course requirement

  • English - 2 courses - 1 writing-intensive; 1 literature-based

Courses Highly Recommended by Med, Dental, Vet, etc. Schools

  • Psychology - 1 course - PY100 or PY105 *Recommended for MCAT Preparation*
  • Genetics - 1 course - MB231
  • Anatomy - 1 course - HK204
  • Human Physiology - 1 course - HK321
  • Microbiology - 1 course - MB320

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