Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements: 2011 Edition for 2012 Matriculation

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; 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. 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. The AAVMC coordinates the national and international affairs of all thirty-three 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, eight international colleges of veterinary medicine, and three affiliate international colleges of veterinary medicine.