Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Basseterre , St. Kitts & Nevis
  • 85
    Acceptance Rate
  • 2
    Available Programs
  • 5500
    Students
  • 42000
    Average Cost
  • 97
    Employment Rate
  • Permit
    Work

Overview

The university’s DVM curriculum follows models used in U.S. veterinary schools. It covers seven semesters in St. Kitts, followed by a year of clinical education at one of the more than 20 AVMA-accredited veterinary schools in the United States or at the AVMA-accredited Atlantic Veterinary College in Canada. The preclinical program includes a series of "introduction to clinics" courses that provide small-group instruction and hands-on animal experience through community practice, ambulatory practice, or working with university-owned-and-maintained herds of cattle, horses, donkeys, and sheep.

Entry requirements

Applicants should achieve the Year 12 PLUS have completed at least two years of an appropriate biological science program at the university level with good grades achieved OR BB at Advanced Higher in Chemistry and Biology plus one year of an appropriate science program at the university level.


If English is not your primary language, or if you did not complete your undergraduate degree at a postsecondary institution where courses were taught in English, you will be requested to provide Ross Vet with your official record of scores for one of the following:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT — preferred minimum score on the computer-based test is as follows: 25 Listening; 22 Writing; 22 Speaking; 23 Reading.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic — 67

Student life

Ross Vet student Autumn Lyell explains the importance of getting involved in the many student clubs, including the business and emergency- care clubs.