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	2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog] 																	 
	    Veterinary Medicine
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				This program prepares the student for entrance into a college of veterinary medicine. Most veterinary colleges prefer students who have completed a bachelor’s degree, though some accept students after only three years of undergraduate college study. Specific course requirements vary widely between veterinary colleges in different states, therefore students must carefully target a particular school(s) and design their curriculum accordingly. The list below represents a course of study to allow application to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University: 			 
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		Recommended courses:
  - Arts, humanities and social science electives (10 credits) 
  - Courses in writing (6 credits) 
  - Other electives (2 credits) 
   Total credits recommended: 62
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