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    Veterinary Medicine High School Course

    by Summer Springboard

    A hands-on pre-college course exploring animal anatomy, disease, veterinary skills and career paths through campus study and field visits.

    Last verified: 26 Aug 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Veterinary Medicine High School Course

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    Veterinary Medicine Course at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Closed

    Eligibility

    Grades 9-12; 3.0 GPA

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14-18 / Grades 9-12

    Location / Region

    Duke University, Durham

    Cost

    $5,798 residential; $2,998 commuter

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Medicine & Healthcare

    Accommodation: Residential or commuter

    Meals: All meals residential; commuter lunch

    Campus experience: Duke campus and field visits

    Tutors / faculty: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidate

    Veterinary Medicine Course summary

    This pre-college course introduces veterinary medicine through animal science, practical veterinary activities and career exploration on a university campus.

    Students examine anatomy, physiology, common diseases, diagnostic methods, animal handling and veterinary terminology, with field visits providing professional context.

    It suits students who want to test a serious interest in animal healthcare while also experiencing structured campus life.

    What is Veterinary Medicine High School Course?

    The Veterinary Medicine High School Course is a Summer Springboard pre-college experience focused on animal healthcare and veterinary careers. Students study animal anatomy, physiology, common diseases, basic diagnostic methods, procedures and professional terminology.

    Practical learning includes animal handling, grooming and health assessments alongside visits connected to veterinary education and animal welfare. The wider campus program also combines academic study with college-readiness workshops, excursions and student activities.

    Why Succeed highlights Veterinary Medicine Course

    • The course links foundational animal science to practical skills such as handling, grooming and basic health assessments.

    • Veterinary-school and animal-welfare visits add context beyond classroom study.

    • Students explore several veterinary roles and the education pathways behind them.

    • Residential and commuter options make the same academic course accessible through two attendance models.

    • The campus schedule adds college-readiness workshops and structured social activities.

    Who is Veterinary Medicine Course for?

    Best for

    High school students who want practical exposure to animal health, veterinary careers and university-style campus learning.

    Not ideal if

    You want a clinical qualification, advanced laboratory specialization or an unstructured summer experience.

    Is Veterinary Medicine Course worth it?

    It can be worthwhile for a student who wants to test veterinary medicine before committing to a demanding university pathway. The combination of animal science, practical activities, career guidance and field visits provides several ways to assess genuine fit.

    The main limitation is cost: the tuition, mandatory course supplement, application fee and travel can make this a substantial investment. It offers exploration rather than a formal veterinary credential, so its value depends on how thoughtfully a student reflects on and uses the experience afterward.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    $5,798 residential; $2,998 commuter; includes Residential tuition includes lodging and all meals., Residential tuition includes the academic course and excursions., Residential students also receive weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes lunch and the academic course., Commuters receive excursions and weekday programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

    Accommodation

    Residential or commuter

    Meals

    All meals residential; commuter lunch

    Provider details

    Review the Summer Springboard provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; Duke University, Durham.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Veterinary Medicine Course need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Begin six to eight weeks before the next published deadline to gather documents, plan payment and discuss residential support needs.

    Main challenge

    Absorbing unfamiliar scientific terminology while adapting to an intensive campus schedule.

    Typical preparation

    • Review the admission and Essential Eligibility Criteria with a parent or guardian.

    • Prepare examples of your interest in animal health for the short-answer questions.

    • Discuss dietary, medical or support needs early with the admissions team.

    • Plan travel, required documents and tuition payments well ahead of departure.

    Useful if

    You want to compare veterinary roles before choosing further study.

    What do students do on Veterinary Medicine Course?

    Students move from core animal science to introductory veterinary practice and career exploration, supported by campus activities and relevant field visits.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Study animal anatomy, physiology and major body systems.

    2. 2

      Investigate common animal diseases, symptoms and diagnostic methods.

    3. 3

      Practice introductory animal handling, grooming and health assessments.

    4. 4

      Learn veterinary procedures, ethical treatment and professional terminology.

    5. 5

      Compare veterinary, veterinary technician, animal science and shelter-medicine careers.

    6. 6

      Visit settings connected to veterinary education and animal welfare.

    7. 7

      Join college-readiness workshops, excursions and campus activities.

    Veterinary Medicine Course dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Alumni scholarship

    31 January 2026

    Verified 2026 alumni scholarship deadline

    Reference date

    First application wave

    22 February 2026

    Application fee increased after this date

    Reference date

    Second application wave

    19 April 2026

    Application fee increased after this date

    Reference date

    General admission

    17 May 2026

    Final verified deadline for summer 2026

    Reference date

    Duke Session 1

    28 June-10 July 2026

    Verified Veterinary Medicine course session

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students in Grades 9-12

    • Students entering high school in fall may enroll

    • Spring high school graduates may enroll

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA or local equivalent

    • International students must demonstrate English proficiency

    • Students must meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria

    How much does Veterinary Medicine Course cost?

    Program fee

    $5,798 residential; $2,998 commuter — Two attendance options

    Funding or discounts

    • Course supplement: $250 — Mandatory for Veterinary Medicine
    • Program deposit: $600 — Paid during application
    • Application fee: From $99 — Mandatory and non-refundable
    • Alumni scholarship: $500 — For eligible alumni in the verified cycle

    What's included

    Residential tuition includes lodging and all meals., Residential tuition includes the academic course and excursions., Residential students also receive weekend excursions., Commuter tuition includes lunch and the academic course., Commuters receive excursions and weekday programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    How to apply to Veterinary Medicine Course

    1. 1

      Create an online account with basic contact information.

    2. 2

      Confirm the verification email and complete the account details.

    3. 3

      Choose Duke University, a session, Veterinary Medicine and a tuition type.

    4. 4

      Enter the student's details with the student present.

    5. 5

      Complete the short-answer questions and required agreements.

    6. 6

      Pay the $600 deposit and application fee.

    7. 7

      Submit the application and await the enrollment decision.

    8. 8

      Complete any additional forms released after acceptance.

    What does Veterinary Medicine Course cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Animal anatomy and physiology

    Study animal structures, major body systems and how they support health.

    Disease and diagnosis

    Examine common diseases, causes, symptoms and introductory diagnostic methods.

    Veterinary practice

    Explore animal handling, grooming, health assessments, procedures and terminology.

    Careers and pathways

    Compare professional roles, education routes and daily responsibilities across the field.

    Animal welfare

    Consider ethical treatment, animal advocacy and shelter medicine through practical context.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Veterinary Medicine Course?

    A typical day during the program.

    8:00 a.m.

    Residential students begin with breakfast, followed by the academic course at 9 a.m.

    12:00 p.m.

    Students have lunch before afternoon activities begin.

    1:30 5:00 p.m.

    The schedule includes recreation or academic excursions and college-readiness or personal-development workshops.

    6:00 10:30 p.m.

    Residential students have dinner, clubs or activities, followed by dorm checks.

    Who teaches on Veterinary Medicine Course?

    The named instructor, Miranda Griffin, is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidate at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine with a veterinary bioscience degree and experience working with species ranging from mice to horses. Her background includes small-animal surgery interests, veterinary business leadership and guidance on veterinary-school applications.

    Summer Springboard also describes its wider faculty as subject specialists recruited from colleges, universities and professional settings.

    Where do students stay on Veterinary Medicine Course?

    Residential plan

    • University dormitory: Students share traditional-style Duke dorm rooms with basic linens and communal bathrooms.
    • Meals: All meals are included, with most served in the on-campus dining hall.
    • Pastoral support: Program staff live on each floor, with senior residential staff available around the clock.
    • Security and facilities: Residence halls have controlled access, security patrols, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and lounges.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day attendance: Commuter students receive lunch and weekday programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Campus activities: Commuters can join daytime academic excursions, recreation and social activities.

    Residential rooms are shared, bathrooms are communal and rooms are separated by gender.

    What happens after Veterinary Medicine Course?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Use clearer knowledge of veterinary roles to plan future subject choices.

    Build a foundation in anatomy, physiology and animal health.

    Understand introductory veterinary-school and career pathways.

    Reflect on practical animal-care experiences in future applications.

    Identify veterinary specialties and related careers for further exploration.

    The course is exploratory and does not award a veterinary qualification.

    Where does Veterinary Medicine Course take place?

    The program takes place on Duke University's campus in Durham, North Carolina, within the state's Research Triangle. Students use the university-campus setting while excursions connect classroom learning to regional veterinary, animal-welfare and science institutions.

    Summer Springboard operates independently of Duke University.

    Veterinary Medicine Course FAQs

    Students study animal anatomy and physiology, common diseases, diagnostic foundations, introductory procedures and veterinary terminology. They also compare career paths across veterinary medicine.

    Yes. Published activities include basic animal handling, grooming and health assessments, supported by field visits connected to veterinary education and animal welfare.

    The course is based on the Duke University campus in Durham, North Carolina. Summer Springboard operates the program independently of Duke University.

    Yes. Commuter tuition includes lunch, the academic course, excursions and weekday programming from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Residential tuition includes lodging, all meals, the academic course, excursions and weekend excursions. Veterinary Medicine also has a mandatory course supplement.

    Applicants should be in Grades 9-12 and have a 3.0 GPA or equivalent. International students must also meet the published English-proficiency requirement.

    The named instructor is Miranda Griffin, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidate at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine with veterinary bioscience training and experience across multiple animal species.

    Program staff live on each floor, and senior staff also reside in the dorms. Residence halls use controlled access, while Duke Security operates around the clock.

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