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Pre-veterinary (Advising Track)

USA

What will I learn?

Begin Your Path to Vet School

If you have your sights set on veterinary school, Clarkson University's Pre-Veterinary Advising Track can help you get there. Fulfill the prerequisites for your application, gain research and field experience and explore your options in the healthcare professions. All under the personalized guidance of a supportive advising team.

Why Choose the Pre-Veterinary Advising Track at Clarkson?

Acceptance into any veterinary program is highly competitive. Pursuing a pre-veterinary advising track ensures that you meet all the requirements for application to veterinary school. In addition, you will receive guidance throughout your undergraduate career that will strengthen you as a candidate for graduate admissions.

Our Potsdam location affords prospective veterinary students the opportunity to volunteer and gain experience in both large and small animal settings. Experience in the field is a key requirement for admission to any veterinary school. In addition, Clarkson offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Becoming involved in these activities and participating in community service is an integral part of the student's growth and demonstrates the student's desire to become an active member in the community.

What You'll Learn

The following courses will prepare you for veterinary school:

  • Biochemistry
  • Introductory Biology with Laboratory (two semesters)
  • Introductory Chemistry with Laboratory (two semesters)
  • Organic Chemistry with Laboratory (two semesters, one lab)
  • Physics (two semesters)
  • Genetics
  • Humanities (two semesters)
  • Social Sciences (two semesters)
  • Mathematics (two semesters, including one of Calculus)
  • English (two semesters, including one semester of Composition)

Which department am I in?

Earl R. and Barbara D. Lewis School of Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time

Tuition fees
$57,950.00 (48,89,470) per year
This fee is for 2023-2024

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Clarkson University

8 Clarkson Ave,

POTSDAM,

New York,

13699, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

  • Official secondary school transcript, mark sheets or national exam scores.
  • Review all score submission policies.
  • Official English proficiency test scores, unless you are applying from a country with English testing waivers. Acceptable tests and minimum scores are:
    • TOEFL: 80
    • IELTS: 6.5
    • Duolingo English Test: 115
    • PTE: 56
  • Special Note Regarding the Redesigned SAT (Fall 2017 applicants and beyond): Clarkson will not require you to take the optional essay writing portion of the redesigned SAT. For students who have taken both the newly redesigned SAT as well as the old version, Clarkson will accept and consider both score sets.

    *There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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    About Clarkson University

    Clarkson University ranks highly for success and students go on to enjoy their preferred careers with a high median salary upon graduation.

    • Modern university based in New York State
    • 97 percent of graduates employed in their preferred field
    • Clarkson graduate salaries in the top 2% in the US
    • 1 in 5 alumni is a CEO, president, owner or senior executive