Pre-Veterinary Studies
Similar to pre-med, pre-veterinary studies teaches the underlying principles needed to take the full veterinarian program. Pre-vet majors focus on the tools required to advance into animal medicine. Veterinarians need the obvious skills to take care of animals but they also need skills in behavioral management and business administration.
A big subset of the pre-vet path includes filling the requirements necessary for veterinary school, which can be even more competitive than traditional medical school. Some of the classes students take include: biology, anatomy, physiology, zoology, genetics and even chemistry.
Many students choose community colleges or less expensive learning institutions to complete these required courses before transferring to a full veterinary program to save on tuition. Once the higher education is completed, veterinarians can work in several areas, from their own private practice to animal hospitals, marine studies, zoos and animal research.
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Matching Pre-Veterinary Studies Colleges
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University of Arizona
Four or more years; Public; $33,739 average out-state tuition; $10,990 average in-state tuition |
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The Pennsylvania State University
Four or more years; Public; $25,084 average out-state tuition; $15,400 average in-state tuition |
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Four or more years; Public; $36,316 average out-state tuition; $15,791 average in-state tuition |
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University of Delaware
Four or more years; Public; $34,840 average out-state tuition; $12,980 average in-state tuition |
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $32,644 average out-state tuition; $17,416 average in-state tuition |
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The University of Findlay
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,878 average out-state tuition; $35,878 average in-state tuition |
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University of Nevada-Reno
Four or more years; Public; $24,013 average out-state tuition; $7,923 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Pre-Veterinary Studies Majors
Kansas Promise Act ScholarshipKansas Board of Regents |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline March 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in specified high wage, high demand, or critical need industry programs at eligible Kansas community colleges and technical colleges, Washburn Institute of Technology, and certain private postsecondary educational institutions. To be eligible for this award, you must... View Scholarship Details |
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Allman Medical ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular... View Scholarship Details |
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Kaiser Permanente Scholarship - Fisk UniversityFisk University |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Kaiser Permanente Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors at Fisk University. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA with a minimum 3.3 GPA in your major and be pursuing a career in a health profession. You must also demonstrate financial need and be motivated towards achievement and service to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Neil Dierks ScholarshipNational Pork Producers Council |
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award $5,000 |
deadline December 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Neil Dierks Scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a swine-related program and plan to pursue a career in the pork industry. Selection is based on an essay discussing an issue in the pork industry today, a letter indicating the role the applicant sees themselves playing in the pork industry, and two letters of... View Scholarship Details |
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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed ScholarshipWestminster College, Utah |
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award $3,750 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors at Westminster College in Utah who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate academic merit, strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students majoring in elementary or secondary... View Scholarship Details |
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Robert and Lucy White Hudgins Memorial ScholarshipVolunteer State Community College |
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award $2,669 |
deadline November 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Robert and Lucy White Hudgins Memorial Scholarship is available to female students at Volunteer State Community College. You must be majoring in nursing or health sciences and be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Memorial Foundation Scholarship - SWICSouthwestern Illinois College |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Memorial Foundation Scholarship is available to full-time students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be enrolled in a program a study that will prepare you for employment in a healthcare position at Memorial Hospital, though it is not required that you apply for employment. You must also have completed at least 12 credit hours... View Scholarship Details |
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National Veterinary Associates ScholarshipUniversity of Alaska, Fairbanks |
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award $2,500 |
deadline February 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe National Veterinary Associates Scholarship is available to veterinary medicine students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. You must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Pre-Professional Biology Scholarship - Waynesburg CollegeWaynesburg University |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Pre-Professional Biology Scholarship is available to pre- dental, pre- medical, pre- physical therapy, and pre- veterinary majors at Waynesburg College. View Scholarship Details |
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R. Ernest and Deon Ferrell Scholarship EndowmentUniversity of North Florida |
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award $2,000 |
deadline January 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe R. Ernest and Deon Ferrell Scholarship Endowment is available to entering freshmen at the University of North Florida. You must be a graduate of Andrew Jackson High School, Florida resident, and demonstrated financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to Preference given to pre-med or health related majors and 1961 HS... View Scholarship Details |
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Pre-Veterinary Studies Related Majors
- Animal Sciences
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agriculture
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Food Science and Technology
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Animal Health
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
- Animal Training
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- Horticultural Science
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
