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Kansas State CVM Prerequisites: Complete Course Mapping

Kansas State accepts prerequisite coursework from any accredited institution, including online courses and online labs, which makes it one of the most accessible top-tier US vet schools for career changers. All 12 required course lines, 53 semester hours in total, are available through PrereqCourses.com on a single Upper Iowa University transcript.

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Class Size

120 to 125 new DVM students each year, roughly half of them Kansas residents.

GPA Minimums

2.8 required across three separate calculations. Recent admitted applicants averaged near 3.7 in science prerequisites.

Recency Rule

The 35 science credit hours must fall within 6 years of enrollment, with one published exception.

Online Prerequisite Policy: Kansas State states that requirements can be fulfilled by courses from any accredited institution, including online courses and labs, and that every course used must appear on an official transcript submitted to VMCAS. Upper Iowa University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and issues its own transcript directly, which satisfies both conditions.

Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine: Complete Course Mapping

Kansas State publishes 12 requirement lines totalling 53 semester hours. Each one is mapped below to the UIU course available through PrereqCourses.

Kansas Requirement Credits Lab Recency UIU Course Price
Chemistry I with Lab 4 ✓ 6 years CHEM 151 General Chemistry I w/ Lab $695
Chemistry II with Lab 4 ✓ 6 years CHEM 152 General Chemistry II w/ Lab $695
Organic Chemistry with Lab 4 to 5 ✓ 6 years CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab $695
Biochemistry 3 – 6 years CHEM 330 Biochemistry I $675
Physics I with Lab 4 ✓ 6 years PHY 115 Introduction to Physics I w/ Lab $695
Physics II with Lab 4 ✓ 6 years PHY 116 Introduction to Physics II w/ Lab $695
Biology or Zoology with Lab 4 ✓ 6 years BIO 135 Principles of Biology I w/ Lab $695
Microbiology with Lab 4 ✓ 6 years BIO 210 Microbiology w/ Lab $695
Genetics 3 – 6 years BIO 282 Genetics $675
Writing I 3 – Not applicable ENG 101 English Composition I $675
Writing II 3 – Not applicable ENG 102 English Composition II $675
Social Sciences and Humanities 12 – Not applicable Any four of PSY 190, SOC 110, HIST 110, PHIL 150, ECON 160, PS 100, CJ 333 $675 each
Total required 53 All 12 lines covered, one transcript $10,265

Requirements verified against Kansas State's published prerequisite page in September 2026. Prices cover tuition only; textbooks and lab materials are purchased separately. Always confirm current requirements directly with Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine admissions before enrolling.

Key Notes for Kansas Applicants

The 6 Year Rule Has an Exception: The 35 science credit hours normally must fall within 6 years of enrollment. Kansas State publishes an exception many applicants miss: if Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics and Physics II are all current, the school will accept Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Biology and Physics I out of date. Those older courses still count toward the GPA calculation.
Both Physics Courses Are Required: Physics I and Physics II, 4 credits each, both with lab. Both are available online with their lab components through PrereqCourses.com.
Organic Chemistry I Alone Is Enough: Kansas State accepts General Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I, or Organic Chemistry II, and states that 3 lecture credits plus 1 lab credit fulfills the requirement. The full two semester sequence is not needed for this school.
One Biology Course, Not Two: The requirement is a single Biology or Zoology course with lab, at introductory level or higher. Many applicants complete a full two semester sequence when only one course is required.
The 12 Humanities Credits Are a Real Requirement: Kansas State counts law, history, languages, philosophy, religion, visual and performing arts, anthropology, criminology, administration, archaeology, education, economics, psychology, linguistics and political science toward this block. Applicants who focus only on the sciences arrive 12 credits short.
Every Course Must Appear on an Official Transcript: This is where credit recommendation services differ from institutional credit. Upper Iowa University is a regionally accredited institution and issues its own official transcript for every course completed through PrereqCourses.com. If you are considering an ACE credit recommendation provider instead, confirm with Kansas State how that credit would appear and whether it satisfies the requirement.
Genetics Is Its Own Course: Kansas State requires Genetics as a distinct course focused on heredity and inherited variation. Genetics coverage inside introductory Biology does not satisfy it, and reproduction courses do not count.
No Statistics Requirement: Statistics does not appear on the Kansas State prerequisite list. Anatomy and Physiology, immunology, business and animal science courses are strongly recommended but not required.
GRE: Kansas State no longer requires or considers the GRE in admissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Kansas State states that requirements can be fulfilled by courses from any accredited institution, including online courses and labs. Every course used must appear on an official transcript submitted to VMCAS.
Yes. Kansas State requires Physics I and Physics II, 4 credits each with lab. Both are available through PrereqCourses.com with their lab components, carrying Upper Iowa University credit.
53 semester hours across 12 requirement lines, of which 35 hours are science. All must be complete by the end of the spring term before the program begins.
The 35 science credit hours must normally be completed within 6 years of enrollment. Kansas State publishes an exception: if Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics and Physics II are current, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Biology and Physics I may be out of date. Those courses still count toward the GPA calculation.
Courses are self paced and begin on the 1st of every month, so you can start without waiting for a semester and take more than one course at a time. How quickly you finish depends on your course load and how much of the 53 hours you have already completed elsewhere.
No. Kansas State does not require a bachelor's degree, only the 53 prerequisite hours and the required GPA minimums.
No. Kansas State no longer requires or considers the GRE as part of admissions.
Kansas State publishes a transfer equivalency tool and a course evaluation request form where you can submit a syllabus for a course that is not already listed. Our advisory service can help you prepare that submission.

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BIO 135 Principles of Biology I w/ Lab

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BIO 270 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab

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CHEM 151 General Chemistry I w/ Lab

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CHEM 330 Biochemistry I

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