The Veterinary Technology program is a science based veterinary nursing program offering a Bachelor of Science degree. An Associate of Science degree option is also available.The Purdue University Veterinary Technology Program is a competitive admissions program.
Program Curriculum
For graduates from AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs wishing to complete a Bachelor degree click here.
For students exploring veterinary technology as a career path, click here.
THE COMPETITIVE ADMISSION PROCESS
Admission is a competitive admissions process based on the following criteria:
- Academic ability (overall academic performance with emphasis on math and science grades, SAT/ACT scores, writing skills)
- Experience (animal care, veterinary health care exposure, general work experience)
- Evidence of self-motivation, self-determination, veterinary technology career awareness, leadership, and awareness of the VT Program
- Applicants must be 18 years of age prior to entering clinical courses.
Each VT Class contains 30 students. There is one class per year.
Minimum Admission Requirements
High School diploma or GED. A minimum of a C average grade index is required (high school and/or college), with a B average plus upper-third class rank preferred.
All degree-seeking applicants must meet these course expectations either in high school or through subsequent college-level (not remedial) coursework. A semester of college coursework is equivalent to two semesters of high school.
Veterinary Technology Degree |
Math* |
Laboratory Science** |
English*** |
Social Studies |
Bachelor |
8 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
Associate |
6 |
6 |
8 |
6 |
*Purdue requires 8 semesters of college-preparatory math. View a list of college-prep math courses that Purdue can and cannot accept toward this requirement.
**Lab science ( 2 must be biology, 2 must be chemistry) Other sciences
include physics, anatomy, physiology, earth/space science, etc.
***English includes grammar, composition, literature, speech, and vocabulary, but not journalism, newspaper, yearbook, or theatre arts.
For questions on admissions requirements and procedures, contact the Purdue University Office of Admissions.
Office of Admissions
Schleman Hall of Student Services
475 Stadium Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907-0544
admissions@purdue.edu
765-494-1776
Click the appropriate link below to view the admissions procedure instructions
Students new to Purdue University
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Transfer students