Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Students who wish to pursue veterinary college at the completion of their undergraduate degree should consider biochemistry. The curriculum is built for preparation for the rigorous of veterinary school and the Graduate Record Examination. A strong biochemistry background allows graduates of this concentration to perform well in their post-bacculareate studies.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to improve public health. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Veterinarians must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited veterinary college, as well as a state license. The median annual wage for veterinarians was $99,250 in May 2020. Employment of veterinarians is projected to grow 16 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.