Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biomedical Sciences - Comparative Medicine (Post DVM) in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
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Columbia United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,625
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This postdoctoral (veterinary medicine) program equips graduates for careers in comparative medicine. The curriculum can be combined with residency training to fulfill the prerequisites for the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) board certification.
Program Highlights
Unique comparative research opportunities within an integrated veterinary and medical school setting
Diverse faculty expertise across multiple disciplines in the training program
Option to combine research training with residencies in laboratory animal medicine, comparative pathology, diagnostics, and board certification preparation
Extensive research infrastructure featuring AAALAC-accredited animal facilities, a world-class diagnostic lab, and NIH-funded resource centers for rodent and swine models
Proven track record of excellence in comparative medicine education
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Have earned a qualifying bachelors degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
Have earned at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework required for applicants with less than a graduate certificate graduate degree or professional degree.
DVM or equivalent from an accredited college of veterinary medicine or successful completion of the foreign equivalency examination and approval by the Comparative Medicine Program faculty
Meet standards for admission to the Graduate School
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the online application system Applicants provide official transcripts if accepted by the academic program
Curriculum vitae
Statement of career goals and interests
Graduate Record Examination Scores if available
Three letters of reference
TOEFL 100, IELTS 7
Have earned at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework required for applicants with less than a graduate certificate graduate degree or professional degree.
DVM or equivalent from an accredited college of veterinary medicine or successful completion of the foreign equivalency examination and approval by the Comparative Medicine Program faculty
Meet standards for admission to the Graduate School
Unofficial Transcripts As part of the application submission process all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all postsecondary transcripts to the online application Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program
Upload unofficial copies of all transcripts to the online application system Applicants provide official transcripts if accepted by the academic program
Curriculum vitae
Statement of career goals and interests
Graduate Record Examination Scores if available
Three letters of reference
TOEFL 100, IELTS 7
Tuition
USD
23,625