Pre-Vet

Oklahoma State University

Pre-veterinary at Oklahoma State is a statement of intent that demonstrates an interest in exploring a professional veterinary education after graduating from OSU. No one major is a better fit for a future veterinary student, and we encourage degree selection based on individual interests, talents and skills. Students may apply to veterinary school from any major at OSU as long as they have completed coursework required for the veterinary application process.

Why pre-veterinary at OSU

OSU's pre-veterinary resources help students develop into holistically prepared candidates, provide guidance about the admissions process and help connect students with peers and professional organizations to get involved and learn more about opportunities in the veterinary field.

Career paths

Major choices with a pre-vet option provide students with numerous professional opportunities, whether it be in veterinary medicine or many other fields. Other career opportunities could include:

Veterinarian

Public health official

Regulatory medicine

Zoo medicine

Education/professor

Biomedical research