Long Island University

What you'll study

The curriculum progresses from basic structure and function to integrated clinical practice. Year 1 covers anatomy, physiology, histology, immunology, animal welfare and foundational clinical skills (DVM-510 to DVM-517). Year 2 advances general and systemic pathology, parasitology, pharmacology, toxicology, epidemiology, public health and continued skills labs (DVM-610 to DVM-627). Year 3 concentrates on clinical medicine, surgery, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, production, equine and exotic medicine, theriogenology and advanced skills (DVM-710 to DVM-725). Year 4 is a 40-week clinical year of core and elective clerkships and externships, including rotations in large animal medicine & surgery, small animal medicine and surgery, anesthesia, clinical and anatomic pathology, diagnostic imaging, emergency/critical care, community practice, shelter medicine and specialty clerkships such as equine, production animal, exotic companion animal, tropical animal health and other elective overseen clerkships (DVM-800 series and DVM-808/DVM-812/DVM-813 etc.). The published curriculum total is 156 credit hours with specified weeks of direct instruction each year.

Entry requirements

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Career prospects

Graduates exit with integrated basic-science knowledge and supervised clinical experience across companion, production, equine and exotic animal practice as well as public health and shelter medicine. Typical pathways include clinical practice (general or mixed animal), roles in shelter or community veterinary programs, work in diagnostics or pathology, and further specialization via internships/residencies or research training.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source references sections for Transfer, Financial Aid and Tuition & Fees but does not list funding details. Applicants should explore university financial aid, scholarships, loan options and external veterinary-specific awards; clinical-year externships may affect living costs and budgeting.