College of Veterinary Medicine Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree College of Veterinary Medicine TABLE OF CONTENTS The University of Minnesota 1 About the College of Veterinary Medicine 2 Choosing a degree program 4 Admission information 6 Additional information for DVM students 8 The DVM curriculum 11 Course descriptions 14 Thank you for your interest in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine! The field of veterinary medicine is a dynamic, growing and always changing one. It is an exciting time to join the veterinary profession. We encourage you to visit www.cvm.umn.edu to learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine. You may Whether it is in traditional care or cutting edge research, you have chosen a path In medicine, science, business, and agriculture, the demand write to us at
[email protected] or call us at 612-624-4747 for services has never been higher—and the importance with questions about the DVM program. For information to improve the lives of animals and people and to help keep the world healthy of veterinary medicine has never been greater. on the MS or PhD programs, write to us at cvmmsphd@ Veterinarians care for companion and food animals, pro- umn.edu. and safe. tect the public’s health, help protect endangered wildlife, and are often the first responders when we face threats At the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine we are committed from emerging infectious diseases. They are small- business people, community leaders, neighbors, and to developing compassionate practitioners and leaders in animal and human friends.