Overview
Education
Development of a strong basic science foundation is emphasized in the first year. Courses consist mostly of pre-clinical subjects of anatomy (gross and microscopic), physiology, immunology, bacteriology, virology and parasitology. Also included in the first year are clinical subjects of physical diagnosis and epidemiology. Considerable integration of subject matter is incorporated during this year.
The second and third years include the study of diseases, their causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, and courses are team-taught on an organ system basis.
The final year (three semesters) is devoted to intensive education in solving animal disease problems involving extensive clinical experience in the Veterinary Medical Center. Each student will participate exclusively in clinical rotations in the Veterinary Medical Center and in required externships (preferably off-campus).
Innovative features of this curriculum include six weeks of student-centered, small group, applied learning exercises in semesters one through five; three weeks of dedicated clinical experiences in the Veterinary Medical Center in semesters three through five; and elective course opportunities in semesters four through nine which allow students to focus on individual educational/career goals.
Students enrolled in the DVM program may register for up to 10 credit hours of graduate courses, and these credit hours will be credited toward the DVM. Elective study offers a unique educational alternative for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and is intended to enhance professional growth, concentration in an area of interest, and career opportunities.
In addition to education in the science and art of veterinary medicine, students receive instruction in paramedical subjects such as animal behavior, medical communication, professional ethics, jurisprudence, economics, and practice management.
Students in the second semester of the 3rd year are required to pass a comprehensive examination prior to transitioning to clinical training. The curriculum requires demonstrated competency of a minimum of 200 clinical skills by the conclusion of the 9th semester and successful completion of 165 credit hours. The Veterinary Medicine program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Programme Structure
- The curriculum of the College of Veterinary Medicine is a nine-semester, four-year program. Each class begins in August and graduates four years later in May.
- The first three years generally follow the traditional fall and spring semesters with the summer break following years one and two.
- The final year of the professional curriculum begins immediately following semester six and is a continuous clinical rotation experience extending over 54 weeks.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- The deadline for receipt of the completed application materials is September 15.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The completed online Graduate Application for Admission
- A non-refundable application fee
- One unofficial transcript from all colleges and universities attended submitted on-line at the time of application to the Graduate School
- The submission of official transcripts and degree certificates
- Departmental application
- Reference letters or rating forms
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