Degree Program Master of Science in Clinical Sciences
The Master of Science in clinical sciences offers two options for prospective students in a variety of research areas:
Combined residency and master’s program: Those who enroll in the non-thesis clinical option are typically post-D.V.M. students also pursuing residency training programs.
Thesis-based program: Students who enroll in the traditional thesis-based research program may not have a D.V.M. and work under the support of a faculty member’s lab.
Clinical Sciences
The Department of Clinical Sciences offers high-quality education programs for professional veterinary medical students, graduate veterinarians, and the public through the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, a faculty and veterinary medical center of excellence. Faculty and staff are dedicated to advanced medicine, excellent teaching, compassionate care, and discoveries benefiting the health of pets and people.
Program Highlights
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Faculty are dedicated to quality education and clinical training
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Innovative diagnostic and treatment methods advance veterinary medicine
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Interdisciplinary clinical research benefits both humans and animals
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Compassionate care for every patient
Career Opportunities
- Veterinary Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
Research Opportunities
There are many opportunities to work with our world-renowned faculty in the areas of:
- Cancer biology
- Cardiology/Cardiovascular surgery and heart repair
- Clinical trials and diseases of dogs and cats
- Epidemiology
- Equine, livestock, and small animal medicine, orthopedics, and surgery
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Musculoskeletal biology/orthopedics
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Pharmacology
- Sports medicine and rehabilitation
- Stem cell biology and immunotherapy
- Theriogenology
Application Information and Deadlines
Interested thesis-based program applicants should contact the directors of specific laboratories regarding availability of graduate training positions and openings.
To apply, complete the Online Graduate Application via the Graduate School.
| Date | Action |
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| April 1 | Fall Admission Deadline |
| September 1 | Spring Admission Deadline |
Contact Us
Have questions about the program, minimum requirements, application process, or tuition and financial aid? Fill out the contact form to get in touch with our program staff.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Visit the Office of Financial Aid to apply for financial aid opportunities like scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment, understand tuition, fees, and the billing process, establish residency, and find other financial aid resources.
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