Overview
The School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet), an integral part of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary university, exists to better the health and welfare of animals and humans.
The synergy generated by Penn Vet’s interaction with the University community and the biomedical establishment in the Delaware Valley creates unique challenges and opportunities to excel in teaching, research and service.
Curriculum
Our students benefit from Penn Vet’s commitment to making veterinary medicine more inclusive. Their educational experience is also enriched through interactions with the vibrant, multifaceted biomedical establishment in and around both the University of Pennsylvania and the larger Philadelphia region, with its many facilities in healthcare, research, and technology.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Histological Basis of Pathology
- Developmental Biology
- Cellular and Biochemical Basis of Disease
- Clinical Veterinary Medicine
- Neurosciences
- Animal Physiology
- Radiology
- Nutrition
- Immunology
- Parasitology
- Microbiology
- Surgical Principles
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Poultry, Swine, and Dairy Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine/Surgery
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine View 26 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- We consider exposure to practice, research, or other areas of veterinary medicine to be essential qualifications for aspiring veterinarians. Your VMCAS application should include references to these experiences.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Essays
- Supplemental Information Form
Tuition Fee
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International
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 48 months.
Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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