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Prerequisites
The College of Veterinary Medicine does not recommend any specific undergraduate degree program. Although a bachelor's degree is not a prerequisite for admission, prospective applicants are encouraged to enroll in degree programs of their choosing while taking the required pre-veterinary courses. It is advisable that applicants include a career alternative should circumstances preclude their admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine.
| Ohio State Semester Subject | Course | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1110 | 3 |
| General Chemistry | 1210 and 1220 | 10 |
| Organic Chemistry | 2510 and 2520 | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 4511 | 5 |
| Biology | 1113 and 1114 | 8 |
| Molecular Genetics | 4500 | 3 |
| Microbiology | 4000 | 4 |
| Mathematics (Algebra and trigonometry) |
1150 | 5 |
| General Physics | 1200 and 1201 | 10 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences* | 14 | |
| Electives** | 8 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 78 - 82 Semester Hours | |
| Ohio State Quarter Subject | Course | Credit Hours |
| English | 110 | 5 |
| General Chemistry | 121, 122, and 123 | 15 |
| Organic Chemistry | 251 and 252 | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 511 | 5 |
| Biology | 113 and 114 | 10 |
| Molecular Genetics | 500 | 5 |
| Microbiology | 520 and 521 (or 509) | 10 (5) |
| Mathematics (Algebra and trigonometry) |
150 | 5 |
| General Physics | 111 and 112 | 10 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences* | 20 | |
| Electives** | 10 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 96-101 |
All but one of the above courses must be completed by the end of the autumn semester in which the candidate applies to the College of Veterinary Medicine.
* Humanities and Social Sciences: Students are encouraged to elect the courses required for the Bachelor of Science curriculum. Courses in communication, journalism, sociology, classics, economics, and animal behavior are strongly recommended.
** Electives: Elective courses are at the student’s discretion, after consultation with an advisor. However, highly recommended electives include embryology, histology, cell biology, immunology, anatomy, physiology, and animal science including nutrition.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have earned 96-101 college quarter-credit hours.
No more than one required prerequisite course may remain to be completed by the end of the Autumn term of the academic year in which you apply; that course must be completed by the end of Spring Semester of the academic year in which you apply. A grade of C or better must be earned in all prerequisite course work.
Advanced Placement - In order to receive credit for AP courses, they must be listed on official transcripts from a college or university you have attended.
Students pursuing their studies at another educational institution should contact the Office of Professional Admissions for course equivalency questions.
Office of Professional Admissions
Student Academic Building
281 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-9444
professional [at] osu [dot] edu
The Office of Professional Admissions can verify course equivalency to Ohio State prerequisite courses.
