Academic Advisor
Gretchen Rozeboom
612-624-2289
317B Haecker Hall

Academic Advisor
Tracene Marshall
612-625-0266
10A Green Hall

Admissions
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine
If you dream of someday becoming a veterinarian, the Animal Science major or the Fisheries and Wildlife major are options for fulfilling pre-veterinary course work requirements. 

As an Animal Science/Pre-Vet student, you will choose the Science/Biotechnology/Pre-Veterinary Medicine emphasis, which provides a thorough knowledge base of the physical and biological sciences including physiology, nutrition, reproduction, genetics, and applied biotechnology. 

As a Fisheries and Wildlife /Pre-Vet student, you will complete several additional courses in chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology in addition to core/specialization course work in order to fulfill the pre-veterinary requirements. 

These programs are specifically designed to meet the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine entrance requirements. 
 
Upon graduation if you decide not to pursue an advanced degree or apply to veterinary school, you will be well prepared for a career in the pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and animal-related industries.
 
VetFAST Program
If you are interested in veterinary medicine, consider the VetFAST Program (Veterinary Food Animal Scholars Program). The University developed this unique program to meet the high demand for veterinarians trained to work with food production animals, such as dairy and beef cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, and goats. VetFAST can allow you to receive an admissions decision by the University's College of Veterinary Medicine at the end of your first year in college rather than your junior or senior year. This enables you to complete your pre-veterinary studies in three years instead of the typical four, saving you an entire year! In addition, you are exempt from taking the Graduate Record Exam (G.R.E.) and benefit from mentorships with veterinary faculty and students. In VetFAST, you can also participate in summer veterinary and industry work opportunities, research projects, and internships.