Department of Biological Sciences

Certificate in Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Veterinary Studies

This certificate program is designed for students who have already graduated from college with a baccalaureate degree and who seek to fulfill the science course requirements for admission to schools of veterinary medicine.

In addition to a baccalaureate degree, all of the following courses or equivalent courses transferred from another institution are required. At least 6 credits must be earned from the University of Southern Maine. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed below.

Biology (14 credit hours)
     BIO 105, 106 Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology and Laboratory
     BIO 107 Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology
     And one BIO course with lab chosen from those numbered 300 or higher

Chemistry (22 credit hours)
     CHY 113, 114, 115, 116 Principles of Chemistry I and II and Laboratory
     CHY 251, 252, 253, 254 Organic Chemistry I and II and Laboratory
     CHY 461 Biochemistry I

Physics (10 credit hours)
     PHY 111, 114, 112, 116 Elements of Physics I and II and Laboratory

Mathematics (4 credit hours)
     MAT 152 Calculus A

Candidates for admission must submit:

  • Online application for Certificate Program;
  • Official transcripts or copies of official transcripts from secondary school and/or all colleges and universities from which you received a degree;
  • Additional or other special admission requirements specified by the program.

Please note, students who are enrolled solely in an undergraduate certificate program are not eligible for Federal financial aid.