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.
Meet a Recent Grad
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.”