{"id":18478,"date":"2023-10-23T09:34:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T22:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theothershift.com\/?p=18478"},"modified":"2023-10-23T09:35:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T22:35:37","slug":"becoming-a-veterinarian-vs-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theothershift.com\/becoming-a-veterinarian-vs-doctor\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Becoming a Veterinarian More Difficult Than Becoming a Doctor?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, but this is at no additional cost to you. Please read our disclosure<\/strong><\/a> and <\/em>privacy statement<\/strong><\/em><\/a> for more info.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Choosing between whether to become a veterinarian or a doctor can be vexing. While they are similar in scope of knowledge, they are vastly different in terms of time consumed and money spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though the length of study time is often longer for doctors, becoming a veterinarian could be deemed harder than becoming a doctor. This is due to excessive tuition costs and difficulty getting into a veterinarian training school due to the limited number of places available.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n But, before you flip a coin to help you pick between lengthy Medical Degree Road and expensive Veterinarian Avenue, let\u2019s examine both career paths in more detail. You may find something about one in particular that\u2019s more suited to your personal journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to careers that require oodles of schooling, veterinarians and doctors are high on that list. At the heart of both careers lies a passion for any one of the branches on the tree of life sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to having a knack for science, you\u2019ll need a healthy dose of math, a strong grasp of language arts, and a comfortable familiarity with psychology and humanities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When choosing a college for your undergraduate degree, select a school that has a highly rated school of science. In particular, look for a school known for its physical and biological science departments. Be sure to review the course listings of each school you\u2019re considering to ensure it meets the prerequisites for veterinary school or medical school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following table is an example of courses you\u2019ll need to complete during your bachelor of science degree program in order to be accepted into a graduate school.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEducation Component<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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