Animal and Veterinary Sciences, MS

Program Requirements

Applicants to the Animal and Veterinary Sciences programs should have a strong background in the animal, biological and physical sciences. Students with deficiencies in these sciences may be admitted provided they correct these deficiencies during the first year of the program of study.

MS students are required to complete coursework in an area of interest approved by their graduate advisory committee. MS students may select a thesis or non-thesis option. Students in the thesis option must complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate coursework, including six credits of thesis research. Students in the non-thesis option must complete a minimum of 30 hours of coursework and a comprehensive oral examination.