On campus living is currently optional, but quarantine seems to have made this year鈥檚 freshman class less ready for off campus living. We want to make sure that they have a support system in place, which they will have in the dorms.
The University of Missouri - St. Louis proudly offers classes that prepare students to enter veterinary medicine school. While taking the required classes students should also pursue the B.A. or B.S. degree in the major of their choice. Since admission requirements can vary between dental schools, it is highly recommended that students consult the catalogs of the schools to which they intend to apply.
Students are also encouraged to meet regularly with the pre-health advisor to ensure they are meeting requirements.
In addition to taking required classes, students should plan to regularly participate in extracurricular activities such as shadowing, volunteering and research. Shadowing should include small, large, and exotic animal clinics.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine students should also prepare to sit for the required entrance exam during their junior year. Most veterinary medicine schools require the GRE. Practice tests are regularly offered on campus by third-party test prep organizations.
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
1 University Boulevard,
303 Lucas Hall,
SAINT LOUIS,
Missouri,
63121, United States
Whether you've set your sights on a professional career path or you'd like to engage in an area of interest, our pre-professional programs are perfect for undergraduate students planning postgraduate studies in law or the health professions. Let our dedicated advisors help you navigate your options.
Proof of English proficiency: Minimum requirements vary by department. It is recommended that students have a 79 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS, or 53 PTE-A.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
