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University of Tennessee

Admissions Contact Information

Phone: (865) 974-8387
Email: dshepherd@utk.edu
Address: 2407 River Dr c247, Knoxville, TN 37996
Website: http://www.vet.utk.edu/

Background Information

  • When was the school founded? The College of Veterinary Medicine was founded in 1974.

  • What is the mission of the institution? The mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Tennessee is to educate students in the art and science of veterinary medicine and related biomedical sciences, and to discover new knowledge and to disseminate it to veterinarians and others in order to advance human and animal well-being.

  • Is it a public or private University? Public

  • Do they have any special programs? They have the veterinary summer experience, which is a program that seeks to provide opportunities for students interested in veterinary medicine while simultaneously generating pool of potential veterinary students. Students will work in a local veterinary practice in their hometown for seven weeks and then spend one week in Knoxville as guests of the veterinary college. While here, they will be involved in various educational programs including lectures, laboratories, and clinical rotations.

  • Do they have any special facilities? Yes, they have the Clyde M. York Veterinary Medicine Building, the Veterinary Medical Center and the Agriculture/Veterinary Medicine Library, and there are many satellite teaching/research facilities located near the veterinary college.

​Ranking​

  • U.S. News and World Report Ranking: N/A

  • Accreditation: ​The UT College of Veterinary Medicine possesses full accreditation status and is in full compliance with all accreditation standards

​Required Coursework

- General inorganic chemistry with lab (8 credits)

- Organic chemistry with lab (8 credits)

- General biology/zoology with a lab (8 credits)

- Cellular biology (3 credits)

- Genetics (3 credits)- Biochemistry (4 credits)

- Physics with lab (8 credits)

- English Composition (6 credits)

- Social sciences/humanities (18 credits)

 

​Coursework Criteria​

  • Applicants must complete all of the required courses by the end of the spring term of the year of matriculation. All of those courses must be completed with a C or better grade and need to be completed at a accredited college or university equivalent to the University of Tennessee.

​​Veterinary Program​

  • How many years is the program? 4 year program 

  • What is the average class size? 83 

  • What concentrations are offered? DVM, MS, PhD. They also have the Comparative and Experimental Medicine degree program.

  • What other degrees are offered? They have residency programs in anesthesiology, avian and zoological medicine, comparative medicine, large animal clinical sciences, pathobiology anatomic pathology, pathobiology clinical pathology, radiology residency program, and the small animal clinical sciences.

  • What is the NAVLE pass rate? 100%

  • What are some student activities? They have the Alpha Psi Fraternity, Avian, Wildlife, and Exotics Club, Canine Club, Equine Club, Food Animal Club, and the Small Animal Surgery Emergency Team.

  • What professional development do they offer graduates? They provide many different opportunities for graduates to continue their education after graduation. They have specialist training programs, conferences throughout the year, informational seminars, and short courses.

  • What academic support programs do they have? They have a student health center, counseling programs, and various academic programs.

  • What is the curriculum? The curriculum of the the college is a nine semester, four-year program. Development of a strong basic science foundation is emphasized in the first year. The second and third years emphasize the study of diseases, their causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Innovative features of this curriculum include: six weeks of student centered, small group, applied learning exercises in semesters one through five; three weeks of dedicated clinical experiences in the Veterinary Medical Center in semesters three through five; and elective course opportunities in semesters four through nine which allow students to focus on specific educational / career goals. In the fourth year (last 3 semesters), students participate exclusively in clinical rotations in the Veterinary Medical Center and in required externships.

​Admissions General Information​

  • Professional Application Service:  VMCAS

  • VMCAS Deadline: October 2nd

  • Do they have a supplemental application? Yes, there is an online supplemental application that must be submitted by October 2nd with a $45 fee.

  • Do they have interviews? Yes, they do have an interview and more information is provided below in the subjective evaluation section.

  • Are AP credits accepted? Yes, they accept AP credits as long as they appear on official undergraduate transcripts.

  • Do they require a pre-professional curriculum? No, they simply require the prerequisite courses.

  • ​What professional test do they accept? GRE

Admissions Statistics (2010)

General Statistics 

# of applications received per year - 858

# of out-of-state applicants per year - 707

# of students accepted - 83

% of applicants accepted - 9.7%

% of in-state students enrolled - 71.1%

% of out-of-state students enrolled - 28.9%

% female - 78.3%

% male - 21.7%



GPA Statistics

Avg. cumulative GPA of all admitted students – 3.62

Avg. cumulative GPA of admitted Tennessee students – 3.58

Avg. required credits GPA of admitted non-resident students – 3.72



GRE Statistics

Avg. GRE composite score = 312

 

Subjective Review Components

- Their selection procedure is a two phase process involving the first phase of objective evaluation with the second phase involving the evaluation of non-academic attributes.

 

- Phase One Evaluation = this involves the objective and point values derived from an evaluation of the academic transcripts and GRE scores. This component comprises 70% of the selection process.

 

The following outlines the score process:

1. Overall GPA x 6

2. GPA of all undergraduate level physical science courses x 12

3. GPA of all undergraduate level biological science courses x 6

4. GPA for the most recent four semesters of undergraduate work x 6

5. Total number of semester hours successfully completed

6. Average course load per full term

7. GRE General Test Scores- The maximum number of points allotted to an applicant is 157 and the average score interviewed/accepted does range each year.

 

- Phase Two Evaluation = The second phase of the selection process is the non-academic evaluation and interview. Each applicant selected for the Phase Two Evaluation will be interviewed during a single meeting with members of the College faculty. Each interview team member scores the applicant independently, and none of the members has access to the applicant's phase one score. An interviewed applicant may earn a maximum of 68 points for phase two. Characteristics and documents evaluated during the interview include, but are not limited to, motivation, maturity, experience with animals, knowledge of the veterinary profession, personal qualities, leadership potential, personal statement, letters of reference, and the application. The scores from phase one and two are added and a total score derived. The Student Selection Committee recommends to the Dean the class to be admitted.

 

Tuition and Fees

  • In-state tuition = $24,022

 

  • Out-of-state tuition = $52,122

 

  • Is there an enrollment deposit required? Yes, they have a deposit but I was unable to find an exact amount.

 

  • Residency status options = Students classified as out-of-state, or whose status is unclear, may submit an application for residency reclassification. The deadline for submission of the application and supporting documentation is on or before the last day of regular registration. The residency classification officer will review the appeal and send a written response by mail.

 

​Funding Options​

  • Loans - Financial aid packages at veterinary schools consist primarily of loans, and most of these are federal loans, processed by the schools' aid offices.

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