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Registrar, Courses and Program of Study

The College of Veterinary Medicine

The CVM Registrar's Office is the repository for all academic records for DVM students.  The office helps DVM students to understand and complete the requirements for graduation.  We also assist with registering for classes and other enrollment-related issues.

Veterinary Medicine Course Descriptions

Veterinary Medicine Program of Study

Download Veterinary Medicine Curriculum Footprint (Please note the pdf file is the exact copy of the web accessible table below. If you need an accessible copy of this file, please email us cvmregistrar@cornell.edu)

DVM Curriculum Overview

Key

  • PBL PBL-based Foundation Courses
  • Other Other Foundation Courses
  • VII Foundation Course VII
  • Elective Elective Courses

Year 1

Fall

  • I. The Animal Body VTMED 5100 (13 credits)
    PBL
  • II. Cell Biology and Genetics VTMED 5200 (7 credits)
    Other
  • Veterinary Practice VTMED 5701 (1.5 credits)
    VII

Spring

  • Elective Courses (~7 credits including anatomy elective)
    Elective
  • Neuroanatomy VTMED 5220 (2 credits)
    Other
  • IIIa. Function and Dysfunction VTMED 5300 (9 credits)
    PBL
  • Veterinary Ethics and Animal Care VTMED 5702 (1.5 credits)
    VII
  • Veterinary Practice II VTMED 5703 (1 credit)
    VII

Year 2

Summer

  • Vacation
  • Optional Elective Courses
  • Early Clinical Experiences

Fall

  • IIIb. Function and Dysfunction VTMED 5310 (7 credits)
    PBL
  • IV. Host, Agent and Defense VTMED 5400 (12 credits)
    PBL
  • IV. Veterinary Parasitology VTMED 5410 (2.5 credits)
    PBL
  • Veterinary Practice III VTMED 5704 (1 credit)
    VII

Spring

  • Veterinary Animal Health and Disease VTMED 5500 (14 credits)
    Other
  • Elective Courses (~7 credits)
    Elective
  • Veterinary Public Health VTMED 5705 (1.5 credits)
    VII

Year 3

Summer

  • Vacation
  • Optional Elective Courses
  • Early Clinical Experiences

Fall

  • Vb. Animal Health and Disease VTMED 5510 (20 credits)
    Other
  • Veterinary Practice IV VTMED 5706 (1.5 credits)
    VII

Spring

  • Elective Courses (~9 credits)
    Elective
  • Diagnostic Imaging VTMED 5520 (2 credits)
    Other
  • Elective Courses (8-10 credits) (6 credit minimum enrollment requirement)
    Elective

Year 4

Clinical Rotations (46 credits)