Important Information
- There are only 33 veterinary schools in the country. Only one of those, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, is in New York. Cornell's veterinary program is ranked among the top three in the country.
- Many veterinary schools require more biology courses than most medical schools.This may include microbiology, genetics, and biochemistry. Majoring in biology is not required, although it may be practical given the biology coursework needed. The Psychology Department and Biology Department at Hunter may be able to provide students with animal research experience.
- Please review the Pre-Veterinary Requirements Sheet for an overview of courses required for veterinary schools.
- While many programs will consider applicants who have completed 90 undergraduate credits, the more coursework completed the stronger the application. Finishing your Bachelors Degree is recommended.
- Most veterinary schools give priority to state residents further decreasing the available seats for out of state applicants.
- The average GPA for admitted students is between 3.5-3.7.
- Experience with animals particularly in a veterinary capacity is crucial to your application. Most schools require that students have experience with both small and large animals. Animal experience and veterinary experience may be different depending on the veterinary school.