Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Program Overview

This concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Hiram College provides hands-on learning through shadowing veterinarians and studying wildlife at field stations. Students benefit from small class sizes and experienced faculty, preparing them for careers as veterinarians or in related fields such as medicine, conservation, or public health. The program emphasizes a liberal arts foundation, fostering critical thinking and creativity beyond the specific field of study.

Program Outline

Teaching:

• Hands-on learning: The program emphasizes hands-on learning through shadowing veterinarians and studying wildlife at the college's field station.
• Intimate learning environment: Students benefit from small class sizes and close interaction with professors.
• Experienced faculty: The program features professors like Dr. Nicolas Hirsch, who holds expertise in the field.

Careers:

• Veterinarian: This is the primary career path, requiring further study at a veterinary school.
• Other options: Graduates can explore careers as physicians, pharmacists, forest service administrators, animal conservationists, or public health professionals.

Other:

• Pre-requisite major: Most students choose biology as their major, though some opt for biochemistry, chemistry, or biomedical humanities.
• Liberal arts foundation: Hiram College emphasizes a liberal arts approach, preparing students to use their knowledge and creativity beyond the specific field of study.
• Field stations: Students have access to the on-campus James H. Barrow Biological Field Station and the Northwoods Field Station in Michigan, offering opportunities for research and practical experience.
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