2013-2014 Graduate Catalog Downloadable PDF (10.71MB)

248College of Veterinary Medicine& Biomedical SciencesAdministrative OfficersDean...........................................................................................................Eleanor M. Green, B.S., D.V.M.Associate Dean for Professional Programs................................Kenita S. Rogers, B.S., D.V.M., M.S.Associate Dean for Research andGraduate Studies...................................................... Bhanu P. Chowdhary, B.V.Sc., M.V.Sc., Ph,D.Associate Dean forUndergraduate Education...................................................Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni, B.S., Ph.D.Assistant Dean of Biomedical Science....................................... Frank H. Landis, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.Assistant Dean for Finance...................................................................... Belinda S. Hale, B.A., M.B.A.Director of Student Services forProfessional Programs....................................................................Leslie A. Fiechtner, B.B.A., M.S.Admission Requirements—Professional CurriculumThe admission recommendations and requirements are reconsidered annuallyout of phase with this undergraduate catalog. The student is encouraged to contactthe College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences or visit our website atvetmed.tamu.edu for the most updated specific information concerning professional veterinarymedical program admissions.There is no separate curriculum in preveterinary medicine; therefore, a student enteringTexas A&M University, who is interested in a career in veterinary medicine, mustchoose a specific course of study offered by one of the colleges of the University.The student should select a curriculum in which the preprofessional course recommendationslisted below can be completed as well as pursue a degree in another field inthe event that admission into the professional curriculum in veterinary medicine is notachieved.Counsel for students who wish to qualify for the professional curriculum in veterinarymedicine is available in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciencesregardless of the curriculum in which the student is registered. Students currently attendingTexas A&M University are encouraged to contact the Office of Professional SchoolAdvising for more information.Preprofessional Course RequirementsThe minimal number of college or university credits required for admission into theprofessional curriculum is 58 semester hours. Applicants must have completed or havein progress approximately 42 credit hours during the semester they make application.Because there is no specific degree associated with the preprofessional study plan, studentsare encouraged to pursue a specific degree program that meets his/her individual