I think I might want to be a veterinarian. How much math will I have to study?
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To become a veterinarian you will need to have an undergraduate major in a biology-related field.  These majors often require calculus I and II.  Some veterinary schools require statistics for admission but not all.  There are currently 28 accredited veterinary schools in the country and each one has slightly different admissions course requirements.  Admission into veterinary school is highly residency based, so identify your "state school" and find their particular requirements.  Its not impossible to get in, particularly into your state school.  Study hard, keep up with the Math and get as much experience working with animals and veterinarians as possible!  Best of luck.
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If your school has an advanced diploma, take the classes that you need to get that instead of the general diploma. The main goal in high school is to prepare yourself to go to college. You need to take challenging classes, but also get good grades. You need a good foundation in English, Math, and Sciences, but you should also take the time to explore other interests as well. If you are interested in music, physical education, shop classes, or anything else that your school offers then take one or two of those classes. Just don't overload your schedule with all of the 'easy' classes. \n\nExtra-curricular activities really count for vet school too. It will look good for you to do some volunteer work or get a part-time job at places that are involved in animal care. Vet offices, animal shelters, farms and zoos are a couple of ideas to consider.\n\nOnce you get to college it would be a good idea to focus on sciences like biology. You don't need to worry about that too much in high school. Just try to make sure you have a well balanced schedule and give your chosen courses your best effort.
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your best bet is to contact the school you are interested in. And ask them their math requirements.
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well u definitely can give ur CAT xam, CAT requires u to complete ur degree bfore attempting it ( or atlest u shud be in ur final 4th yr in of engineerin).\nu can attempt CAT if u dont have maths background but u will hav 2 work hard enough to do maths q's. ( CAT has a quant section which tests u purely on maths) \none advice which u can consider is to join a coaching institution to work on ur maths. they definitely strt frm basics. ALL THE BEST 4 ur future
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The importance in a math course is not neccessarily the in the material your are studying.  Studying math forces your mind to exercise certain parts of the brain.  It strengths your ability to reason, to form logical conclusions based on the provided information.  In nursing especially this is important.  After all, you almost never have all the information and you can not afford to make mistakes.  So study hard and good luck.
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ave of 4 years fulltime for undergrad Life Science degree BS, maybe zoology major\n\nPLUS\n\nave of 4 years fulltime of grad school, aka vet school, specialty in Equine, just like MDs do a residency...find vet schools that specialize in horses.\n\nIf you do winter and summer sessions and or overloads each term you can do it faster, but that is tough, esp if you are married,work, have kids and are not the type with a photographic memory and aptitude in the sciences.
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I was n still is interested n Veterinay.. I wanted to b Vet Tech but theres no money n the job.... thats n every state not just urs.... Now becoming a Veterinarian would b a different story.. thats where the money is.....yeah going to school for a Veterinary Assistant was a waste of time n money.....So whats the new career ur interested in? School starts n Januaury and I can't make up my mind about what I wanna major in.....Hopefully I will figure it out...
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I suggest you find a vet school you might want to go to and contact them and ask them what they are looking for. That might help you plan better:-)
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UC Davis. (Univ. of California, Davis) is really good for veterinarians... i heard that from different friends and stuff.
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1. In school take as much biology and science as you can\n2. Start volunteering at a local shelter or vets office as soon as you can (probably age 16) a majority of vet schools in the US want you to have a lot of experience with animals, volunteering at shelters is the best way to log many hours of 'official' animal time.\n3. Keep your grades in all subjects as high as possible, vet schools are more competitive than medical schools (because there are only 28 vet programs in the US and hundreds of med programs...)\n4. Love animals, that doesn't mean owning 25 dogs ;-)  become as active as you can and learn what you can before you get into vet school.\n5. College: You will want to take all of the biology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry that you can fit into your schedule.  Most schools don't have a specific 'pre-vet' program and you'll probably want to finish a Bachelor's degree in a biology, chemistry, or related field before you get into the post-grad veterinary program.\n7. Learn to work hard and study hard now... if you blow through your classes now you won't know what happened when you get into vet classes... make sure you can (even if you don't have to now) study for long periods and can work hard for what you want.  \n\nVet school is no joke, it's more competitive than med school, and when you are studying, it's nothing like High School or college level work...
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Not exactly veterinary medicine, but pre-vet zoology is more like it. Why the interest, I love animals and believe that it is our duty to be stewards of the earth and its other non-human inhabitants. Besides animals are fun, interesting, and they don't talk back!
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Yeah if you go to school, there is no other way, you have to go to school in order to get the degree. Because you have to learn alot about the anatomy of every single species of animals, it will be hard, but it will be worth it. I say go for it. My sister is a vet asst. and she has a fun time, but she does not make a lot.Being a doctor is not for everyone, but if you dont mind the constant testing then you should be ok.
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Have you been to your guidance cousellor? They generally have vast lists of major options and what you can do with each major after a degree. THey should also have online references and some forms of career assesment tests. YOur academic advisor in college will also have or direct you to similar imformation. In my humble opinion you sound like a good fit for veterinarian or zoology majors. Good luck in college! I am sure you will find something you love, all the research to find what you love is worth it!
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I may need a little more info. here, but have you ever considered veterinary medicine..or working at a horsetrack as a vet?  I think what you are asking about would be an incredibly rewarding career and definitely interesting.  You may want to consider Iowa State University in Ames Iowa if you are interested in pursuing Veterinary Medicine.  It is know as one of the top universities in the country for animal husbandry.
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I assume you mean Career, though I suppose someone could carry math around in their head in much the same fashion as people carry about the common cold.  Instead of one sneeze to the next, it could be one equation to the next you pass on.\n\nOkay all kidding aside, generally math is more an adjunct skill than an avocation.  By that you can use your math talents to work in a hundred niches - everything from designing computer code to designing algorithms to keeping books to teaching school.  The only thing limiting you is your imagination and your willingness to grab at opportunities when they come knocking on your door.\n\nAs a long ago National Math Merit Scholar I wish you luck.
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The University of Adelaide has a BS in Animal Science...but it's mostly husbandry course and a few pre-vet courses at the end. That was all that was available in SA.  The University of Melbourne has a four year Bachelor of Veterinary Science.\n\nI searched undergrad course for every institution of higher education in SA and no luck....also half of Victoria's.  I would suggest using the first link below to email the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia to find out where there is a school in your country that teaches this.\n\nOr, you can use the 3rd link to click on every school one by one and search the undergraduate courses to see if they offer veterinary nursing....there's a few there, but if you have an afternoon free (and hopefully DSL Internet!!) you can do it.  Even on DSL, I noticed that they were slow loading, can't imagine what they'd be like with an old-fashioned modem....LOL\n\nBest of luck in your career!!!  Oh, the 2nd link is where I got the first link from...but there may be more leads there.
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Well, it is very hard to get into a vet course and it is harder than a becoming a doctor.  The courses are very popular.  You are best taking Biology and Chemistry to go with it.  Maths is a good bet too!  Oh, and don't forget you need lots of animals experience to get in - thats what they look for!  So get a job in a kennels or a farm etc.  Good Luck!