Required as a distinct course at Cornell, Kansas State, Iowa State, and other top programs. Self-paced, regionally accredited through UIU — the credential vet schools actually accept.
Genetics is directly relevant to breed-specific medicine, hereditary disease screening, and genomic selection in livestock. Programs including Cornell, Kansas State, and Iowa State explicitly require Genetics as a distinct course — not satisfied by the genetics unit in introductory biology.
3 Credit Hours · Self-Paced
Official UIU transcript · Start within 48 hrs
Acceptance status for major AVMA-accredited programs. Always verify directly with each school before enrolling.
| Program | Required | Online Accepted | Recency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell CVM | ✓ Yes (Distinct genetics course required) | ✓ Yes | Verify |
| Kansas State CVM | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 6 years |
| Iowa State CVM | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Verify |
| Rowan Shreiber SVM | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 7 years |
| Virginia-Maryland CVM | — Verify (Recommended) | ✓ Yes | N/A |
Requirements change annually. Last reviewed May 2026.
Self-paced, accredited, and accepted where it counts. Start within 48 hours of enrollment — no semester wait.
