You want to work with animals to improve their health, well-being, and conservation.
Pathway to Veterinary Medicine School
- Select any major at LSU
- Take the necessary pre-requisite courses for your desired veterinary medicine school (ex: LSU)
- Maintain a high GPA, especially in science-related coursework (3.0 minimum)
- Prep for and take the GRE
Estimated Time to Completion
Bachelor's Degree + Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.)
- 4 years of undergraduate coursework (bachelor's degree)
- 4 years of veterinary medicine school
- 8 estimated total years of school after high school
Pre-Vet 3+1 Program (B.S. + D.V.M.)
- 3 years of undergraduate coursework (B.S. in Animal Sciences or Natural Resource Ecology & Management)
- 4 years of veterinary medicine school
- 7 estimated total years of school after high school