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Ramapo College Office of Admissions
McBride House 505 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, NJ 07430
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e: admissions@ramapo.edu
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Turn Your Passion for Animals into a Career in Veterinary Medicine
If you’ve always wanted to care for animals, improve their health and make a difference in their lives, Ramapo’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine pathway can help you get there.
Whether your goal is to become a veterinarian, work with companion animals or pursue specialized veterinary medicine, you’ll build the scientific foundation and real-world preparation needed to become a competitive veterinary school applicant. Through close faculty mentorship and hands-on learning, you’ll graduate ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career in animal health.
Why Choose Ramapo?
- Personalized Mentorship. Receive one-on-one guidance from faculty who help you plan your coursework, prepare for veterinary school and build a competitive application.
- A Clear Path to Veterinary School. Ramapo’s articulation agreement with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine provides qualified students with a streamlined pathway to professional veterinary education.
- Learn Beyond the Classroom. Build your resume through undergraduate research, community engagement and the student-led Pre-Med/Pre-Health Club while developing the critical thinking skills veterinary schools value.
Pre-Health Pathways
Classes You Can Take
- FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY I LECTURE
- GENETICS LECTURE
- STATISTICS
- CALCULUS I
- ECOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
- COMPUTER LAW AND ETHICS
- ESSNTLS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LEC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pre-Veterinary Medicine a major?
No. Pre-Veterinary Medicine is an advising pathway that complements your major. Most students choose biology or biochemistry, but you may select another major while completing veterinary school prerequisites.
What can I do with a Pre-Veterinary pathway?
Graduates continue to veterinary school and pursue careers caring for companion animals, wildlife, zoo animals, and exotic species. Veterinarians also work in research, public health, conservation and biomedical sciences.
What is the salary for a veterinarian?
Veterinarians enjoy strong earning potential and a growing demand for their expertise.
Median Salary: $125,000+ per year
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook
Is veterinary medicine a growing career?
Yes. Employment for veterinarians is projected to grow much faster than average, driven by increased demand for companion animal care, livestock health, wildlife conservation, and veterinary specialty services.
How does Ramapo prepare me for veterinary school?
You’ll receive personalized advising, complete the science prerequisites required by veterinary schools, participate in research and leadership opportunities and benefit from faculty mentorship throughout the application process.
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