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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Veterinary Medicine D.V.M.


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The curriculum in veterinary medicine was established to prepare veterinarians for entry into a variety of veterinary medical careers. The professional curriculum in veterinary medicine is balanced and comprehensive with consideration given to all species.

The academic standards of the College of Veterinary Medicine govern honors, progression, probation, and dismissal.

Courses must be taken as prescribed. Elective courses may be taken by permission.

Completion of the professional curriculum leads to the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine. (Hours required for graduation: pre-professional—66; professional—164; total—234.)

Doctoral degree requirements

First professional year


Fall semester (18 credit hours)


Spring semester (22 credit hours)


  • DVM 701 Ethics and Jurisprudence Credits: (1)

Second professional year


Spring semester (21 credit hours)


Third professional year


Fall semester (20 credit hours)


  • DMP 780 Avian Diseases Credits: (3)
  • CS 801 Toxicology Credits: (3)

Fourth professional year


Summer, fall, and spring semesters


33 hours required core rotations:

  • Small Animal Internal Medicine
  • Small Animal General Medicine
  • Small Animal Ortho Surgery
  • Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Equine Medicine or Equine Surgery
  • Equine Field Service
  • Food Animal Medicine and Surgery
  • Food Animal Local Practices
  • Ophthalmology
  • Primary Care Externship
  • Radiology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Necropsy/Diagnostic Investigation
  • Plus 12 hours of rotational electives

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