OpenFieldDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Excellence Award
Four-year professional doctorate at the #2-ranked veterinary school in the United States, providing clinical rotations at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate prerequisites in biochemistry, genetics, and physics with minimum 3.4 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- VMCAS application and Casper test.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Documentation of at least 400 hours veterinary/animal clinical experience.
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of evaluation (at least one from a veterinarian).
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Merit scholarships up to US $18,000/year awarded via CSU CVMBS endowments
- Application fee
- US $85
- Tuition / joining costs
- US $36,200/year (resident), US $62,500/year (non-resident)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- September 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Colorado State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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