Overview

SDSU, in partnership with the University of Minnesota (U of MN), is offering a collaborative Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (PPVM) leading to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. Students must first complete all their pre-veterinary requirements and then can apply to the new professional program. Students admitted to the professional program will be allowed to dual-enroll in the Biological Sciences (M.S.) - Veterinary Medicine Specialization, thus having the opportunity to simultaneously earn an M.S. degree while completing the PPVM coursework needed for transitioning to the University of Minnesota to complete the final two years of the DVM degree. The formal application process for the class of 20 students opens in January each year and formally closes mid-to late-September. For more information visit the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS). Biological Sciences - Veterinary Medicine degree is offered at South Dakota State University.

Is it for you?

This program will be a good fit if you:

Have a passion for helping people and animals
Respect animals and you are interested in keeping them healthy
Are an analytical thinker and like the challenge of solving difficult problems
Have a compelling interest in science, biology, chemistry, math, and physics, as well as the many livestock industries

Career Opportunities

Private practice (mixed animal, food animal, companion animal, etc.) either general practice or as a veterinary specialist with advanced training and experience in a specialty field, such as ophthalmology, orthopedics, aquatic animal medicine, marine biol
Corporate veterinary medicine, for example, with corporations that provide veterinary care, test human drugs for safety, or produce animal-related products.
The federal government employs veterinarians through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) working on biosecurity, public health,
Research, in either a university, corporate, or government setting.
Public health, particularly with governmental agencies such as the United States Public Health Service, which works to control the transmission of infectious diseases from animals to humans (zoonoses).
There are many other opportunities available working for local, state, or municipal governments, nonprofit corporations, and in areas that require a background in comparative biology and medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Science

Veterinary Medicine

Biology

Microbiology

Health Sciences
Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brookings, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

The application must include the application fee, all post-secondary transcripts, degree certificate, and other materials as required by specific programs before processing of the application will begin.

Master’s degree applicants must have an approved Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (except in approved/accelerated programs). Domestic, international or non-degree seeking students may submit an application online.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20190 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20190 USD / year

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In-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year

Living costs

Brookings

United States

1085 - 1888 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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