Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
309 E Second Street – College Plaza
Pomona, CA, 91766-1854
(909) 469-5628
Status: Limited Accreditation
http://www.westernu.edu
WesternU, or Western University of Health Sciences is a non-profit, private, graduate school for health professionals. Founded in 1977 and located in Pomona, California, WesternU’s College of Veterinary Medicine was the first one to open in Southern California, and the first to open in 20 years. There are 11 other college programs besides the college of veterinary medicine as the campus includes nine major buildings located on 25 acres.
This college is very competitive to enter into. Most students do not receive an interview, let alone acceptance into the programs. Approximately 1 in 7 students get into WesternU’s Veterinary program each year. Of those students who enter into the four year DVM program, approximately 80% graduate with DVM degrees. WesternU is devoted to preparing and educating students to work with a wide variety of animals, including small animals, equine, food animals, exotics and wildlife.
Academic Requirements per Year
Each year, students must fulfill their academic or curriculum requirements in order to continue in the program. Below is what prospective students should expect if they are accepted into WesternU’s DVM 4-year program.
1st Year
CVM 5000 Veterinary Basic/Medical Sciences
CVM 5020 Veterinary Basic/Medical Sciences
CVM 5030 Molecular/Cellular Biology
CVM 5040 Veterinary Issues
CVM 5060 Veterinary Clinical Science/Skills I
CVM 5100 Veterinary Basic/Medical Sciences
CVM 5120 Veterinary Basic/Medical Sciences
CVM 5130 Molecular/Cellular Biology
CVM 5140 Veterinary Issues
CVM 5160 Vet Clinical Science/Skills II
2nd Year
CVM 6000 Veterinary Basic/Medical Sciences
CVM 6020 Veterinary Basic/Medical Sciences
CVM 6030 Molecular/Cellular Biology
CVM 6040 Veterinary Issues
CVM 6060 Veterinary Clinical Science/Skills III
CVM 6100 Veterinary Basic/Medical Sciences
CVM 6120 Veterinary Basic/Medical Sciences
CVM 6130 Molecular/Cellular Biology
CVM 6140 Veterinary Issues
CVM 6160 Veterinary Clinical Science/Skills IV
3rd Year
CVM 7000 Introduction to Practice Management
CVM 7010-7012-7013 Small Animal Mixed Practice
CVM 7011 Shelter Medicine
CVM 7020-7021 Livestock Mixed Practice
CVM 7025 Population Health and Production
CVM 7030-7031 Equine Practice
CVM 7035 Surgery
CVM 7040 Diagnostic Laboratory and Pathology
CVM 7045 Laboratory Animal and Research
CVM 7050 Zoo Animal and Wildlife
CVM 7055 Veterinary and Environmental Public Health
CVM 7060 Food and Feed Safety
CVM 7065 USDA Accreditation, Foreign Animal Diseases and International Veterinary Medicine
CVM 7090 Junior Student Presentation
4th Year
CVM 7510 Core Internal Medicine
CVM 7515 Core Food Animal Medicine
CVM 7520 Core Surgery
CVM 7530-7599 Selective Clinical Rotations
CVM 8090 Independent Study
CVM 8999 Independent Research (Thesis) option
Tuition and Fees
Depending on which program you enter, fees for the application vary from $40-$180. All scholarships vary depending on funding, however most students who receive scholarships have good academic standing, experience with animals, previous volunteer work and other contributions to the community. Loans are available for students, however, for the DVM program, loans are limited to $8,500 subsidized and $34,222 unsubsidized annually.
2009 Class Profile
Type: Private
# Total Applicants: 738
# Total Students Enrolled: 105
# of Male Students Enrolled: 26
# of Female Students Enrolled: 79
Overall GPA: 3.37
Average GRE Score: Verbal- 494, Quantitative- 634, Analytical Writing- 4.00
Resident 1st Year Tuition: $20,052.50
Total Resident Cost for 4 Years: $80,210
