Veterinary Science

Biomedical Sciences with Veterinary Sciences Emphasis, Master of Science

Master's | 100% Online

About the Program

The University of Missouri Veterinary Online Programs offers online graduate training leading to the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, with an emphasis in Veterinary Sciences. This online Master’s degree program can serve as a precursor to a PhD program at MU or elsewhere, but is NOT intended as preparation for application to or admission to a DVM program.

Program website:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/veterinary-medicine/veterinary-sciences/ms

Admission Criteria

Qualified Candidates:

• Veterinarians (Graduates of an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine)
• Veterinary Technologists (Graduates of an AVMA and regionally accredited veterinary technician/technologist program with a baccalaureate degree)

For more information on this program, please visit the College of Veterinary Medicine program website: https://cvm.missouri.edu/veterinary-online-programs/ms-in-biomedical-sciences-emphasis-veterinary-sciences/

Minimum Language Requirements

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Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Veterinary Sciences Emphasis Program

• Departmental Application (built into the Graduate School online application)

Veterinary Science, Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate | 100% Online

Officially approved as:

Stand Alone: Yes

Total Credit Hours: 15

Certificate description:
Students who complete the coursework required to earn an Online Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Science will have acquired up-to-date, advanced knowledge in veterinary medicine and closely related topics. The 15 credit hours earned in this program may be transferred into the Online Master’s degree program offered by Veterinary Online Programs.

Certificate website:
https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/veterinary-medicine/veterinary-science/grad-cert

Admission Criteria

Qualified Candidates:

• Veterinarians (Graduates of an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine)
• Veterinary Technologists (Graduates of an AVMA and regionally accredited veterinary technician/technologist program with a baccalaureate degree)

For more information on this program, please visit the College of Veterinary Medicine certificate website: https://cvm.missouri.edu/veterinary-online-programs/graduate-certificate-in-veterinary-sciences/

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

• Completed Graduate School online application
• Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
• Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Graduate Certificate Program

• Departmental application (built into the Graduate School online application)