The Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Vet) path at FGCU is part of the One Health Pre-Professional Studies program. It is not a single course, but a structured course plan and advising track that prepares students for admission to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs. Please reach out to the One Health Pre-Professional Program Coordinator at prehealth@fgcu.edu for the most personalized support.
BEYOND CLASSROOM
Veterinary Experience
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Shadow or work with licensed veterinarians in multiple settings:
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Small animal clinics
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Large animal or equine practices
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Wildlife or zoo medicine
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Gain animal experience outside of veterinary supervision through:
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Animal shelters or rescues
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Farms or ranches
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Wildlife rehabilitation centers
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Undergraduate Research
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Research is not required but demonstrates critical thinking and professionalism.
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Join a research lab in biology, ecology, animal behavior, or microbiology.
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Consider BSC 4910C (Senior Project – Research) or BSC 4944C (Senior Project – Internship) as your capstone experience.
Leadership & Campus Involvement
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Join Pre-Veterinary Society or Pre-Health Pathways Society.
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Take leadership roles in student organizations, especially those related to animals, science, or service.
Enrichment Opportunities
- Summer internships or global experiences related to veterinary medicine may strengthen your application.
- Animal welfare, conservation, or public health experiences can broaden exposure to veterinary medicine.
Community Engagement
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Volunteer regularly through animal-related or broader community service.
- Engage in service-learning projects while fulfilling FGCU's graduation requirement.
Veterinary School Preparation
- FGCU offers Seminar in Medicine I, II, and III (BSC 1930L, BSC 2930L, and BSC 3930L).
- Plan ahead for personal statements, letters of recommendation, and veterinary school interviews.
- Refer to AAVMC and individual veterinary school websites for application requirements and deadlines.
