To inquire about undergraduate programs with the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine:
Frances Crumley
423.869.6918 | frances.crumley@lmunet.edu
Veterinary Health Science Degree Option
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Health Science
The Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Health Science (BS VHS) prepares graduates to apply to veterinary colleges and gain employment in pharmaceutical sales, animal health management, government agencies, national organizations, and higher education. Students who complete this undergraduate program will also be ready to apply to graduate school in animal science, public health, or other biological sciences. The Bachelor of Science degree offers students more significant opportunities for hands-on learning experiences with live animals.
Veterinary Medicine Graduate Pathway Requirements
GPA PROGRAM
The Veterinary Health Science degree offers incoming first-year students that meet the academic qualifications an opportunity for a direct entry pathway to Lincoln Memorial University's Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine.
The LMU Guaranteed Professional Admission (GPA Program) allows high-achieving, highly-motivated high school seniors to earn guaranteed acceptance into one of our professional degree pathways after completing their Undergraduate degree at LMU. Each professional program has slightly different benchmarks and requirements along the way but is committed to offering successful GPA program participants a head start on their professional education. The requirements for the veterinary medicine pathway (Early Acceptance Program) are outlined below.
Application Requirements (to be completed before beginning undergraduate coursework):
- Submit LMU online undergraduate application. Recommended program: Veterinary Health Science (BS)
- Submit LMU undergraduate admissions requirements (Math ACT ≥ 24, Reading ACT ≥ 24, or analogous SAT scores, high school GPA ≥ 3.5)
- Submit GPA Program Application (including reference letters)
Undergraduate Benchmarks/Requirements (to be completed during undergraduate studies):
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.35 or higher (3.35 in science & major courses)
- Achieve 66th percentile on CASPer (or higher)
- Complete 400 hours (or more) in veterinary experience or animal research
- Submit essays as required by the CVM
- Complete the Veterinary Medical College Application System (VMCAS) application for the admissions cycle that applies to the students' desired start date in the veterinary program
GPA Program Supplemental Application
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