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Whether the pre-professional education is completed
at Kansas State University or at another academic institution, the following courses must
be completed as minimal preparation:
| Expository Writing I and II |
6 hours |
| Public Speaking |
2 hours |
| Chemistry I and II |
8 hours |
| General Organic Chemistry and
Laboratory |
5 hours |
| General Biochemistry |
3 hours |
| Physics I and II |
8 hours |
| Principles of Biology or Zoology |
4 hours |
| Microbiology and Laboratory |
4 hours |
| Animal Genetics |
3 hours |
| Social Sciences and/or Humanities |
12 hours |
| Electives |
9 hours |
| Total |
64 hours |
All science courses (chemistry,
physics, biology, and genetics must have been taken within six years of
the date of enrollment in the professional program.
To be considered as a candidate the applicant must have attained a 2.8
GPA in the pre-professional requirements and in the last 45 hours of
undergraduate college work. A grade less than “C” in a required
pre-professional course is not acceptable.
The Graduate Record Examination General Test must be taken by each
qualified applicant.
Each professional student is currently selected on the basis of his/her
academic record, interview score, animal experience, veterinary
experience, references, essay, and extracurricular activities. The raw
application score for each candidate is currently derived as follows:
| GPA (35 hours of required science
courses) |
30% |
| Graduate Record Examination |
40% |
| Interview and Application |
30% |
The application process is constantly under
review and revisions are made as the Admissions Committee deems necessary.
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