Pre-Veterinary MedicinePre-Professional Program
Why study Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Gustavus?
Veterinarian medicine is a large field addressing the care and treatment of animals, including diagnosing and managing illnesses, performing surgeries, and promoting overall animal health and welfare. Gustavus is an excellent foundation for a career in veterinary medicine. You will receive a strong science foundation in the core classes needed for graduate school and the freedom to explore a diverse range of elective courses. Gustavus offers the ideal blend of academic rigor, a supportive community, and the advantages of an immersive student experience on campus.
The Office of Health Professions provides comprehensive support to Gustavus students and alumni on your journey towards a career in the health professions including navigating prerequisite course requirements and the graduate school application process. Additionally, the Office of Health Professions helps you gain exposure through shadowing, volunteering, and patient care positions.
Course Examples
Studying Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Gustavus, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Veterinary Medicine student.
- BIO-374Genetics
- CHE-107Principles of Chemistry
- PHY-120/121General Physics
- CHE-141Organic Chemistry I
What career paths are common after pursuing Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Gustavus?
A degree from Gustavus provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:
- Small Animal Vet
- Large Animal Vet
- Food Safety
- Research
- Public Health