Prerequisites
- Prerequisite coursework must be completed by July 1, 2026.
- Prerequisite required grade: C- or higher
VMCAS application: Yes
Supplemental application: Yes
- Through VMCAS: Yes
- External: No
Transcript requirements
- AP policy: Must appear on official college transcript and be equivalent to the appropriate college-level coursework.
- International transcripts: No
Test requirements
- GRE Test deadline: Not required
- TOEFL Test deadline: Not required
Experiences
- A minimum of 40 hours with a veterinarian is required. Additional experience is recommended, ideally including experience with veterinarians providing care for different animal species (e.g., companion animal, equine, production animal, laboratory animal, exotic animals or pocket pets).
- Animal experiences not in the presence of a veterinarian, excluding pet ownership, may also be considered.
- We also consider experience in research, extracurricular activities, and volunteer and community services.
Letters of recommendation (eLOR)
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required.
- At least one letter of recommendation must be written by a veterinarian that you have spent time with.
- No letters can be written by family, this includes family by marriage.
- Applicants are allowed to submit up to six evaluations through VMCAS.
- Additional letters submitted outside the VMCAS application or after the VMCAS deadline will not be accepted.
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Academic statement
- Required minimum cumulative GPA at time of application: 3.0
  as reported by VMCAS
- Prerequisite course grades: C- or higher
- Other GPA requirements: No
Interview required: Yes
- Type of interview: Panel interview (in-person or virtual offered)
No background check required.
International students are accepted into the Mizzou DVM program. All prerequisite coursework for admission must be taken at a regionally accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education.

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