This program is a 2.5 year (5 semester) AS degree program designed to be a guaranteed entry pathway to LMU CVM for new undergraduate students that plan to pursue a career in equine medicine or surgery after graduation from veterinary school.
Students accepted into the program must meet academic requirements in order to remain in the program.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.35 or higher (3.35 in science & major courses)
- Complete the CASPer exam
- Complete 400 hours (or more) in veterinary experience or animal research
- Complete the Veterinary Medical College Application System (VMCAS) application for the admissions cycle that is applicable to the student’s desired start date in LMU-CVM
I. General Education
I. LMU Specific Courses
II. Communication
III. Ethics, Fine Arts, History, or Humanities
IV. Behavioral/Social Sciences
V. Mathematics
Veterinary Health Science Program Requirements
VHS Courses
**If the course has a corequisite laboratory course, the laboratory course MUST be taken
Collateral Science Courses
The following collateral science courses are required for completion of the AS degree in Equine Veterinary Science. These courses also represent common entrance requirements for AVMA accredited veterinary colleges. Completion of courses listed below does not guarantee that a student will be eligible for admission to veterinary school. Students should consult http://www.aavmc.org for more information.