The DVM curriculum consists of four years of courses. Success in these courses is dependent upon a strong knowledge base gained from pre-veterinary course requirements.

The first two years of the curriculum focus on the basic sciences while the third and fourth years focus on clinical sciences. A minimum of 18 credits per semester is required in years 1-3. Additional elective courses may be taken. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in the major domestic species and allows students to tailor their curriculum to their future career goals through tracking in semester 6 and fourth year.

The core curriculum has been expanded for all students regardless of their career focus. The first two years remain focused on basic sciences while the third year focuses on the clinical sciences.

Class Size
- Resident #: 52
- Non-Resident #: 32
- Contract # and where: 0
- International Seats #: Included in the Non-Resident number
The Purdue Advantage
- Educating the entire veterinary team
- Small class size
- One-on-one interaction with faculty
- Hands-on animal learning sessions from day one
- National award-winning educators
- Emphasis on international learning experiences
- Diverse and inclusive environment
- Access to faculty-led research experiences
- Focus on developing student leadership skills
- Opportunities for community engagement
Accommodations
- Purdue University Disability Resource Center collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to create usable, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments.
Health & Wellbeing
- Counseling & Wellness Services: Onsite academic, personal, relationship, and group counseling available
- Wellness Committee
Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Diversity Action Committee: This committee develops, monitors, and evaluates the progress of the College’s strategic plan for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Other responsibilities include advising on the coordination of activities that support and strengthen our College’s climate of inclusiveness; and also advising faculty, staff and students regarding issues of diversity
- Veterinary Diversity Certification Program for Pre-Veterinary Students and Students at Colleges/Schools of Veterinary Medicine: This program is designed for veterinary medical professionals, veterinary nursing, and those who want to foster inclusive learning environments at their educational institutions and develop the skills to succeed as veterinary professionals.
- VOICE (Veterinarians as One Inclusive Community for Empowerment) is a student-run organization that seeks to increase awareness, respect, and sensitivity to differences among all individuals and communities in the field of veterinary medicine
- Veterinary Student Resource Center (VSRC): student-led tutoring
Office of Global Engagement: Provides PVM students opportunities to engage with our international community. Our goal is to create a more globally conscious veterinary professional that is ready to collaborate, exchange, and engage with the world around them.
Other Admissions Information
- International School: No
- Accepts International Applicants: Yes
- VMCAS Participant: Yes

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