Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements (VMSAR): 2013 Edition for 2014 Matriculation - Softcover

Association Of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1557536457 ISBN 13: 9781557536457

Publisher: Purdue University Press, 2013

Synopsis

This annually updated publication provides a comprehensive overview of the admission process for the national and international veterinary schools that are members of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). The following need-to-know information is provided for each school: summary of application procedure; requirements for application and residency; prerequisites for admission; deadlines for each component of the application process; description of campus and campus life; and cost of tuition and fees.

Additional information includes an overview of the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) and information about the accreditation of veterinary schools and professional licensure as a veterinarian. A fold-out chart provides easy-to-use information about the course prerequisites for different vet schools. The book provides the best concise, current, and comparative information for those students interested in preparing for a career in veterinary medicine, as well as their advisors and counselors.

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The AAVMC coordinates the national and international affairs of all 33 veterinary medical colleges in the United States and Canada, nine departments of veterinary science, nine departments of comparative medicine, three other veterinary medical education institutions, 11 international colleges of veterinary medicine, and three affiliate international colleges of veterinary medicine. The AAVMC fosters the teaching, research, and service activities of its members, both nationally and internationally. The mission of the AAVMC is to improve the quality of life for people and animals by advancing veterinary medical education, improving animal health and welfare, strengthening biomedical research, promoting food safety and food security, and enhancing environmental quality.

About this edition

• Publisher: Purdue University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1557536457
• ISBN 13: 9781557536457
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 230