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The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine - Graduate Studies and Graduate Affairs
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Director of Graduate Programs
Dr. Liliana Jaso-Friedmann
501 D.W. Brooks Drive, Suite 226
Athens, GA 30602 USA
706.542.5752

Important Dates:
Due Oct. 1: (required)
VMCAS Veterinary Application

Due Jan 15:
Complete application for assistantship consideration

Due Nov 1: (required)
DVM-PhD Supplemental Application

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Graduate Degrees: MS-VBS

Students gain significant research experience in the College-wide masters degree program.

Interdisciplinary Master of Science (MS) Degree Program

The master of science degree program in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences is designed to emphasize interdisciplinary approaches in biomedical research.

Graduates of this program will understand the basic scientific principles related to veterinary and biomedical sciences that can include: physiology, toxicology, pharmacology, pathology, immunology, virology, bacteriology, parasitology, epidemiology, anatomy, and behavior.

The M.S. program is generally completed in two to three years.

This is a interdepartmental MS program administered through the Office of the Dean by the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs. The program is available to all qualified students holding professional degrees as well as to students who have acquired a baccalaureate degree.

Programs of Study

Programs of study are available in research located in the following academic departments:

The College-wide MS degree program provides many research opportunities to students with or without a DVM degree.

Frequently asked questions:

  1. How do I apply to the program?
  2. What should I include in my personal statement?
  3. What kind of recommendations should I get?
  4. Is there a deadline for applying?
  5. Are there minimum requirements for the GRE or TOEFL scores?
  6. How is financial aid awarded?
  7. What if I do not receive financial aid?
  8. How do I find a major professor?
  9. What if I just want to enroll in graduate level courses without obtaining a degree?
  10. What is the difference between the Masters of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and Masters of Science programs in the individual departments?
  11. What is the difference between the Masters of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and Masters of Avian Medicine or Masters of Food Animal Medicine?
  12. What is holding up my application? Why have I not heard back yet?

Answers:

  1. Q: How do I apply to the program?
    A: A completed application consists of a supplemental application form, statement of interest, résumé or cv, all official college transcripts, GRE scores and 3 letters of recommendation. All materials except supplemental application, resume, and statement of interest must be submitted through the online application process at the Graduate School’s website.

    Visit http://www.uga.edu/gradschool/admissions/requirements.html for more admissions information. YOU MUST APPLY TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE. Submit supplemental application form, statement of interest and resume to vetgrad@uga.edu.

    International applicants may also be required to submit additional documentation such as TOEFL or IELTS scores. See the Graduate School’s website for a list of supplemental information required for admission.

  2. Q: What should I include in my statement of purpose?
    A: No two statements are alike. Faculty are most interested with your academic and research background, interest in pursuing the degree, research interests and professional plans. You should also state whether you will need financial assistance in order to pursue the degree. We suggest no more than 3 pages double-spaced. Most applicants are able to express themselves in two double-spaced pages.  If more is needed, that is acceptable.

  3. Q: What kind of recommendations should I get?
    A: Our department requires at least three letters of recommendation in support of your application for admission. List the names of recommenders in the fields on page three of the Graduate School application along with their e-mail addresses. They will receive a link to access a secure page where they can submit your recommendation quickly and easily via the Web.
    You should get letters from professors who have taught you and know you well. Their letters should describe your academic work in detail so that the Graduate Committee can be assured that you can complete a rigorous graduate program. If you have done undergraduate research the committee will expect a letter from the professor who supervised that work. Letters from work supervisors may be of value to document your work ethic.

  4. Q: Is there a deadline for applying?
    A: Applications can be submitted at any time. However deadlines exist if you want to be considered for financial aid or if you want to start graduate school at a specific time. See the Graduate School’s website for deadlines that apply. PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERNATIONAL DEADLINES ARE MUCH EARLIER THAN DOMESTIC DEADLINES.

  5. Q: Are there minimum requirements for the GPA or GRE?
    A: We actively seek students who have a GPA of 3.5 or more with competitive GRE scores.

  6. Q: How is financial aid awarded?
    A: Financial Aid is available from two sources: Graduate School assistantships and assistantships funded by researchers. You must apply for all assistantships through our office. Do not contact the Graduate School about financial support—students who receive support from the Graduate School must be nominated by the Graduate Coordinator. To be considered for an assistantship, application materials must be submitted by January 15.

    For Graduate School assistantships, the advisory committee will evaluate the applicants and assign scores to those who apply for financial support. Those whose applications are complete by Janaury 15 will be considered for assistantships funded by the Graduate School. Students not receiving support from the Graduate School may be eligible for a limited number of research assistantships provided by faculty members with funded research projects.

  7. Q: What if I do not receive financial aid?
    A: There are a limited number of assistantships available and you may be accepted in to the program without receiving financial aid. If so, you will be responsible for the cost of tuition and your room and board.

  8. Q: How do I find a major professor?
    A: Each professor’s research interest can be found on the departmental pages, which are linked from the College Departments Web site. If you want more information about their published research, do a search on PubMed using their last name and initials (example: Lee MD). You can click on each publication to verify whether the research was done at UGA.

  9. Q: What if I just want to enroll in graduate level courses without obtaining a degree?
    A: Applicants who do not intend to pursue a degree but who wish to take courses for professional advancement, licensure, or certification purposes, and who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution, should apply for nondegree status.

    Nondegree applicants must submit the following to the Office of Research and Graduate Affairs in the College of Veterinary Medicine; in addition to the Graduate School's requirements.
    • Application for admission to the Graduate School
    • Statement of Interest
    • Departmental (MVBS) supplemental application
    • Résumé
    Applicant deadlines still apply. You do not need to find a major professor and there is no financial aid available for non-degree students.

  10. Q: What is the difference between the Masters of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and Masters of Science programs in the individual departments?
    A: This program is now the only Masters of Science program offered in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Masters of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences emphasizes interdisciplinary research that integrates multiple disciplines and approaches. Any faculty member in the College of Veterinary Medicine, who is also a member of the Graduate Faculty, can mentor students in this program.

  11. Q: What is the difference between the Masters of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and Masters of Avian Medicine or Masters of Food Animal Medicine?
    A: Admission to the Masters of Avian Medicine or Masters of Food Animal Medicine requires a DVM degree. These programs are focused on clinical aspects of Avian or Food Animal Medicine. The Masters of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences is a research-based training program that is available to students with a BS or BA degree; a DVM is not required.

  12. Q: What is holding up my application? Why have I not heard back yet?
    A: The Graduate Coordinator will periodically post comments on the online tracking site with an update on the status of their applications. If you have not received any notification, you may e-mail the Graduate Coordinator. However, applications can be stalled if one of the letters of reference, transcripts, or personal statement has not been received. Applications may also be delayed in the Department evaluation.


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