College of Veterinary Medicine

Graduate studies in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences are divided into 4 paths. Application requirements and procedures for admission into the graduate program for all MS and PhD candidates in any of these 4 paths are detailed in the CVM Graduate Program Handbook.

MS and PhD program

CVM Graduate Program Handbook

Research leading to either an MS or PhD is supported by graduate faculty in the Comparative and Veterinary Medicine Graduate Program. Competitive applicants will have a completed a BS, MS or DVM (or equivalent) degree. Applications are submitted directly to the college graduate program coordinator.

Combined Residency/MS program

College of Veterinary Medicine Residency Program

This course of study is designed for DVM's that are selected for residency training programs in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Applications are made through the AAVC Veterinary Intern and Residency Matching Program. The name of the applicant accepted into the residency program will be forwarded to the College Graduate Program Coordinator for processing. With support of the student's graduate advisory committee, individuals have the option of continuing their research beyond the MS in order to defend a PhD dissertation following completion of the residency portion of the program.

 Combined Residency/PhD program

CVM Graduate Program Handbook
College of Veterinary Medicine Residency Program

This course of study is designed for DVM's with some prior research experience that are selected for residency training in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Applications are made through the AAVC Veterinary Intern and Residency Matching Program. Candidates selected for the Combined Residency/PhD Program will be simultaneously evaluated by the CVM Council for Graduate Studies and the departmental graduate studies committee prior to formal admission to the program.

Combined DVM/MS program

This course of study is designed for individuals enrolled in the DVM professional degree program that are also interested in simultaneously pursuing research leading to the MS. Completion of the DVM and MS are concurrent. Applications are submitted to the VCS Graduate Program Coordinator. With support of the student's graduate advisory committee, individuals have the option of continuing their research in order to defend a PhD dissertation following completion of the DVM.