Since its establishment in 1946, the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine has employed the latest technologies to lead the field of veterinary medicine. The college’s doctor of veterinary medicine professional program boasts a unique curricular structure that provides nearly two years of hands-on training in general and specialty clinics. Years one and two of the four-year program focus on instruction in high-tech, computer-based classrooms and labs. Years three and four provide clinical instruction in areas such as ophthalmology, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, community medicine, shelter medicine, emergency and critical care and food animal and equine medicine and surgery.
Students in the professional veterinary curriculum are required to have a laptop for study and to conduct research. Familiarity with the latest computing technology enables the next generation of veterinarians to excel in any veterinary field they pursue.
Recommended Purchases
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Professional Program: Windows or Macintosh laptop computer. If using an existing laptop, or buying a used one, the manufacture date on the laptop should not be older than two (2) years. This will ensure support for future operating system upgrades during time here as a student at Mizzou. Many veterinary students find a touch screen with stylus to be beneficial for coursework.
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology (BSVT) and Online Undergraduate Certificate Programs: Desktop or laptop computers are acceptable. Built-in or separate camera and microphone. Undergraduate students enrolled in the microbiology degree program may have different computer needs and should check with their program advisor for recommendations and requirements.
Please Note:Tablets, iPads, Chromebooks or any other non-Windows or non-macOS devices are not acceptable computer replacements for any veterinary medicine program. These devices may be used for note taking, but they will not run many of the required software applications you will use as a student.
| Minimum Requirements |
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| Processor | Ultra 7 or AMD Ryzen 7; Apple M3 |
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| Operating System | Windows 11; macOS 26 (Tahoe) |
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| Memory | 16GB RAM |
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| Storage | 512GB SSD (SSD = Solid State Drive) |
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| Camera/Microphone | Built-in |
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| Warranty | 4 year with Accidental Damage Coverage |
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If you have questions regarding hardware and software purchases, please contact the CVM IT Help Desk: cvmhelp@missouri.edu
