SVM Catalogue 2012-2013 - St. George's University

School of Medicine
Admission
The St. george’s
university School of
Veterinary Medicine
Student
The School of Veterinary Medicine
seeks students who exhibit strong
academic potential; and students
who are compassionate, competent,
flexible, motivated, perceptive, and
empathetic. Students must be aware
of the realities of veterinary medical
practice in the 21st century and be
familiar with the ethical questions
they will face on a daily basis. They
must have a sense of community
responsibility, and some interest in
and exposure to knowledge creation.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program Admission
Requirements for Direct Entry
Applicants from the north American Model of
education
A successful candidate will have documented time spent in veterinary
medical practice, preferably with large and small animal species. While
we do not require a minimum number of hours, it is in the student’s
best interest to gain as much exposure as possible. This demonstrates
a level of commitment that will act to enhance the application.
Experience in other areas of veterinary medicine are also acceptable,
such as research and regulatory work.
1. Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited
university. Under exceptional circumstances, a candidate may be
considered with a minimum of 60 undergraduate credit hours.
2. The following specific undergraduate coursework (or its equivalent)
is required as part of the preveterinary medical requirements for
admission:
• General biology or zoology with laboratory: one year
• General chemistry with laboratory: one year
• Organic chemistry with laboratory: one semester
• Genetics: one semester
• Biochemistry: one semester
• Physics with laboratory: one semester
• Mathematics (calculus, computer science, or statistics):
one semester
• English: one semester
3. Standardized Examination: Candidates must submit scores on the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or alternatively, the MCAT. (Our
GRE code is 7153; our MCAT code is 21303.)
Applicants from the British System
of Education
1. Applicants with strong passes at the Advanced Level of the General
Certificate of Education in biology (zoology), chemistry, and either
physics or mathematics will be assessed individually and will be
accepted into the five-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
2. A bachelor’s degree with a strong science background is required
for direct entry into the four-year veterinary medical program.
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