Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Office of Admissions
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
630 US Highway 1
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Toll-free telephone: 1-855-ROSSVET
Fax: 732-509-4803
Email:
Admissions@RossU.edu
www.RossU.edu
Located in St. Kitts, West Indies, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) offers an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)- accredited veterinary program focused on educating tomorrow’s leaders and discoverers in veterinary medicine. RUSVM is dedicated to providing academic excellence for students as the foundation for becoming sought-after, practice-ready veterinarians for North America and beyond, and has over 2,900 graduates who are successfully practicing veterinary medicine across the US and Canada.
The seven-semester pre-clinical curriculum is enhanced by hands-on clinical experience to help prepare students for the final year of clinical training at one of RUSVM’s affiliated veterinary schools in the United States. RUSVM’s faculty have outstanding credentials in teaching and research and share a passion for educating the veterinarians of tomorrow. Ross University operates on a three-semester per year calendar.
Each semester is 15 full academic weeks, including final exams. RUSVM is affiliated with 23 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-accredited schools of veterinary medicine where students complete their clinical training. RUSVM graduates are eligible to practice veterinary medicine in all 50 States, Canada and Puerto Rico upon completion of the requisite licensing requirements. All RUSVM students who are U.S. citizens/permanent residents and meet the Department of Education criteria are eligible for Federal Stafford Loans and Federal Graduate PLUS Loans.
Application Information
Students can apply through VMCAS or
directly through Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Evaluation Criteria:
• Undergraduate cumulative grade
point average (GPA)
• GPA in required pre-veterinary course work
• Advanced science courses (Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Anatomy and
Physiology, etc.)
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
• Personal essay
• Letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references (at
least one letter should be from a veterinarian)
• Extracurricular activities and accomplishments
• Personal qualities
• Personal interview
• Record of Veterinary Profession
experience (working with animals or veterinary research) - at least 150 hours
Prerequisites for Admission
General Biology / 8
A two-semester sequence with
laboratories is required. One course in botany may be used to satisfy the requirements
for general biology. However, higher-level science courses may be considered by
the admissions committee to fulfill this requirement.
Chemistry / 8
Semester Credit Hours:
Two courses of Chemistry, general or introductory,
(eight semester hours) with laboratory.
Biochemistry / 3
Semester Credit Hours: A
one-semester introductory course in biochemistry without a lab will meet the
minimum requirement. Topics should include metabolism and chemistry of
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. Courses in biochemistry
providing broader coverage would be helpful to an applicant.
Cell Biology or Genetics / 3
Semester Credit Hours:
One course of either of Cell Biology or Genetics (laboratory is
recommended but not required).
Physics / 3
One Semester
of Physics, introductory or general, (three semester hours)
English / 3
One Semester (Three credit
hours) English Composition
-Public speaking or
communication courses
do not satisfy the English requirement.
*Canadian students may satisfy the English
requirement using year 13 English or Composition.
Math / 3
One semester of college-level mathematics (three
semester hours) to be chosen among pre-calculus, calculus, and statistics.
Electives/Humanities/Social
Sciences / 9 Semester Credit Hours:
One of the courses to meet this requirement must
include one of the following suggested courses:
Suggested Elective Courses
Comparative Anatomy
Medical Terminology
Microbiology
Nutrition
Physiology
Spanish
Public Speaking
Introduction to business
To be considered for review by the
admission committee the applicant must complete at least 90 credits of college
work.
Course completion deadline: Required
courses must be completed prior to enrollment.
AP credit policy: Must appear on official
college transcripts.
Standardized Examinations: Results of the
Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) are required.
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants presenting fewer than 60 upper division credits from
an English language college or university must provide the official record of
the scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum
acceptable score is 550 on the paper-based test, or 213 on the computer-based
test.
Summary of Admission Procedure
Timetable (for VMCAS application)
Application deadline: October 2, 2013
Date interviews are held: Year-round
Date acceptances mailed: As soon as possible after the interview
School begins: Three start dates per year: September, January and May
Timetable
Application deadline: None; rolling admissions
Date interviews are held: Year-round
Date acceptances mailed: As soon as possible after the interview
School begins: Three start dates per year: September, January and May
Deposit (to hold place in class): $1,000.00
Deferments: Considered
Tuition for the 2012-2013 Academic Year (subject to change)
|
Nonresident |
$16,800/per semester |
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine has dual degree agreements with several undergraduate institutions. Under this program, any undergraduate junior who meets the set standards will be accepted the following year at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and the undergraduate institution agrees to grant its baccalaureate degree to students who successfully complete the first two academic semesters at Ross University. The undergraduate institution will have the sole discretion to determine the field of study in which the baccalaureate degree is awarded.
Page Updated: May 23, 2013