Complete the biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, and statistics prerequisites required by VMCAS and AVMA-accredited DVM programs — through regionally accredited Upper Iowa University. Self-paced, no semester wait, official transcript to VMCAS.
Accredited, transferable coursework designed for adult learners on a deadline.
No semester schedule. Enroll today and begin your first lesson the same day. Finish each course at your own pace — many students complete in 2–3 weeks.
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All courses are delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC regionally accredited) — the same standard vet schools require. Not national/ACE accreditation like StraighterLine or Sophia.
Specific prerequisites vary by school, but most AVMA-accredited programs require the following core coursework. Always verify with your target programs through the VMCAS prerequisite chart.
The most commonly required DVM prerequisites — accredited, online, and self-paced.
Foundational two-semester sequence covering cellular biology, evolution, ecology, and organismal biology — meets the core biology prerequisite for VMCAS.
Learn More →Two-semester inorganic chemistry sequence covering atomic structure, bonding, kinetics, equilibria, and thermodynamics.
Learn More →Reactions, mechanisms, stereochemistry, and biologically important functional groups — required as a prerequisite to biochemistry.
Learn More →Metabolic biochemistry covering enzymes, bioenergetics, carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism.
Learn More →Structure, function, and classification of microorganisms with applied laboratory work — meets the science-majors microbiology requirement.
Learn More →Classical, molecular, and population genetics: inheritance, gene expression, mutation, and genomics — required by most DVM programs.
Learn More →Descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, regression, and biostatistics applications.
Learn More →Academic writing for science students — meets the English composition prerequisite required at most AVMA programs.
Learn More →Three simple steps from enrollment to a transferable transcript.
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