<p>I'm currently a freshman at MIT, and although I came here with the intention of studying chemical engineering, I'm really interested in applying to veterinary school after I graduate. I realize that MIT offers no type of pre-vet undergrad courses or majors, so I was wondering what courses I should take, or major I should declare if I want to increase my chances of acceptance to a vet grad school.</p>
<p>You should check the admissions section of the websites of the veterinary schools that interest you to determine the undergraduate prerequisites. Although the requirements vary from school to school, at a minimum most vet schools will require 1-2 semesters of biology; 1 semester of microbiology; 2 semesters of inorganic chemistry; 1-2 semesters of organic chemistry; 1 semester of biochemistry; 2 semesters of physics; 1 semester of genetics; and 2 semesters of English composition. Other common requirements include calculus or statistics, animal nutrition, animal anatomy/physiology and courses in the social sciences or humanities.</p>