Pre-Professional Student Information
The BS in Zoology is ideal for pre-med, pre-vet and other pre-professional students. It provides a solid foundation in science, a broad coverage of biology and a flexible curriculum. Details of your Zoology degree can be discussed on a semester-by-semester basis with your Zoology advisor.
Each professional school will have its own set of prerequisite courses and admisssions tests. Application dates and materials will vary. Check with each school's Admissions office to be sure you have the most accurate informtion. For MSU undergraduates, general information about professional careers and preparation for them may be obtained from the following sources:
The College of Natural Science has a very useful webpage on various human health care fields (medicine, dentistry, optometry, or other areas). Here you can find out about careers, how to prepare for them and the application process for respective schools. The College also employs CNS preprofessional advisors who know about the options in human health care fields.
MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine requires completion of specific courses for admission to the program. The College employs preprofessional advisors
in their Undergraduate Advising Center
to help you meet the requirements for admission.
Note: you will need to scroll down the page
to reach the information on scheduling an advisor appointment.