Bachelor of Science in Premedical Health Studies—Veterinary Medicine Pathway (BS/DVM)

Your Veterinary School Journey

The three-year undergraduate curriculum at MCPHS is focused on giving you the deep understanding in the sciences and humanities you will need to move on to the professional phase of the program at SGU.

First Year

• study biology and the principles of chemistry and attend associated labs
• begin your exposure to the liberal arts by exploring expository writing and human psychology

Second Year

• continue to build an interdisciplinary foundation of knowledge by taking electives in the humanities and behavioral science
• increase your knowledge of the health professions and hone the interpersonal communication skills necessary to be an effective member of the healthcare community
• study organic chemistry and medical microbiology and participate in associated labs

Third Year

• explore healthcare ethics
• study advanced cellular biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, and physics and attend associated labs
• strengthen your knowledge of the social and behavioral sciences

Fourth-Seventh Year

• undertake hands on experience at SGU's on-campus veterinary Small Animal Clinic and Large Animal Resource Facility
• experience unique research opportunities in areas such as veterinary public health, anthropology, ecology, marine and terrestrial biology, and ethics. 
• prepare for clinical training rotations and for general veterinary practice following graduation

Learn more about St George's University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program.