The examination of applicants for licenses to practice veterinary medicine must be conducted under regulations adopted by the Board.

1. (1) The Board shall, except as otherwise provided herein, require the applicant to take a written examination in veterinary anatomy, veterinary surgery, veterinary physiology, veterinary pathology, veterinary obstetrics, veterinary materia medica, and veterinary practice, chemistry, and such other subjects related to veterinary medicine as the Board may require, or the Board may accept the results of the written examination conducted by the National Board of Veterinary Examiners in lieu of requiring the applicant to take a written examination given by the Board.
2. (2) The Board may also require that the applicant undergo a clinical, oral, or practical examination in addition to the written examination.

3. (3) The Board shall establish a minimum passing grade for each examination given by the Board.

   If the applicant makes the minimum passing grade on the examination as established by the Board and the Board finds that the applicant is otherwise worthy, competent, and qualified, it shall issue him a license to practice veterinary medicine in this State.