Why study Pre-Vet at MC?

Overview

The B.S. in Biology and B.A. or B.S. in Biochemistry provide excellent preparation for veterinary school. Maryville College students have stellar placement into veterinary schools due to the rigorous academic program, the emphasis on undergraduate research, and the personal reference letters made by their faculty. During their tenure at MC, students are advised to work at a local veterinary clinic.

This hands-on experience combined with the rigorous academic coursework and undergraduate research provides Maryville College students ideal preparation for vet school.

Maryville College faculty members work closely with MC students, both in courses and conducting research. As a result, Maryville College faculty members are able to write excellent letters of reference and recommendation for MC students because faculty and students truly know one another.

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Kelsey Birchfield ’21

Currently: First-Year Student at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine

Wanting to be a veterinarian her entire life, Kelsey majored in Biology and worked in veterinary clinics while a student. Over time, she became passionate about helping people gain knowledge about their pets’ proper healthcare and disease prevention and looks forward to becoming a licensed medical professional and an advocate for veterinary medicine as a whole.

She said Maryville College, through its rigorous science program, prepared her for vet school. “I was taught critical thinking and independent learning in labs, which sculpted my ability to think for myself and work through difficult situations under a time crunch,” she said. “The various courses I took trained not only my practical laboratory skillset, but also my molecular knowledge to better understand how and why certain medications and procedures are prescribed.”

 

Jennifer Brigati
Dr. Jennifer Brigati
Chair, Division of Natural Sciences, Professor of Biology
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Drew Crain
Dr. Drew Crain
Professor of Biology
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We primarily recommend the B.S. in Biology or the B.A. / B.S. in Biochemistry as preparatory paths to Veterinary School. However, there are other MC majors that will also be good options. Required courses will differ depending on the student’s chosen major. Students should discuss it with their Academic Advisor as well as the Career Center about the path that most aligns with your future interests.

In addition to required courses for majors and minors, Maryville College students take classes in the Maryville Curriculum, a core program of general education. Consisting of 51 credit hours, the Maryville Curriculum ensures that students see their major in a wider context and develop the basic communication, quantitative, and critical thinking skills that are needed for success in college and career.

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