Pre-Veterinary Medicine at North Park

The pre-veterinary science track provides the coursework and advising necessary to build a strong foundation for veterinary school applications. This track pairs with a major—typically biology or chemistry—giving you a solid understanding of life sciences and animal biology.

Pre-professional tracks help you build a strong foundation for graduate school or professional programs. These tracks aren’t standalone majors, but a curated set of courses designed to complement your chosen field of study. Pre-veterinary students receive guidance from Advisor for Advanced Education in the Health Professions Ekaterini Koutsouris. Your advisors will help you explore your interests in veterinary medicine, stay on track academically, and prepare for veterinary school applications and interviews.

Featured course

BIOL 1250–Introduction to Human Anatomy

Includes structure and organization of human organ systems emphasizing skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and urogenital systems. Lab included with cadaver demonstrations. It is recommended that the student complete one year of high school laboratory science. This course is designed for students majoring in the sciences, healthcare, or nursing.

Recommended courses

To prepare for veterinary medicine school and a career in healthcare, we recommend taking the following courses alongside your major and Core Curriculum requirements. These courses fulfill prerequisites for most veterinary programs but be sure to check specific program requirements. Some courses may also count toward your major or Core Curriculum. For full course descriptions, visit the academic catalog.

Veterinary Medicine school admission prerequisites

Introduction to Human Anatomy

Introduction to Cell Biology

Microbiology

Genetics

Introduction to Chemistry I

Introduction to Chemistry II

Organic Chemistry I

Organic Chemistry II

Biochemistry

Introductory Physics I

Introductory Physics II

Introductory Statistics

Concepts and Structures or a math course above MATH 1030

Public Speaking

Social & Behavior Sciences

Additional recommendations

Take the GRE during the summer after your third year. Complete your veterinary school applications during the summer before your fourth year to ensure a timely submission.