In addition summer work, internships with a veterinarian, animal research projects and work-study positions can all be used as experiential learning opportunities. While absolute standards may vary slightly from year to year it is important to recognize that this is a very intensive program with limited places. We are unable to accept all the excellent students who apply. It will be advantageous to have completed or be enrolled in AP Biology, AP Calculus, or AP Chemistry. Minimum combined SAT score of around 1200.
Places are limited and competition is extremely intense.
Consequently many excellent students may be accepted into the Animal Science or Biological Sciences program as a pre-veterinary student but not be accepted into the Tufts program. Many students in this category go onto veterinary school. Consequently, we strongly encourage you to come to the University of Vermont because of this advantage and our excellent success record with pre-veterinary students in Veterinary Schools throughout the United States. Any student can elect to leave the joint program at any time by notifying the Chair of Animal Sciences or the Director of Biological Sciences in writing. In such circumstances considerable efforts will be taken by the faculty to ensure that students are adequately advised of options and alternatives.