Veterinary Medical Scholars - DVM & VMS PhD Joint Programs
for the degrees of DVM and the Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medical Science
Graduate Degree Programs in the Veterinary Medical Scholars Program
DVM and VMS - Comparative Biosciences, PhD
DVM and VMS - Pathobiology, PhD
Students accepted into the Veterinary Medical Scholars Program can complete a D.V.M. and Ph.D. simultaneously.
for the degrees of DVM and the Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medical Science
Graduates of the College of Veterinary Medicine professional program shall:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic sciences that form the foundation of veterinary practice.
- Understand the principles of scientific inquiry and shall be able to apply those principles to solve problems by posing questions, forming hypotheses, and obtaining and evaluating data relevant to the practice of veterinary medicine.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical conditions that form the foundation of veterinary practice.
- Be able to apply their knowledge, skills, and the principles of scientific inquiry to analyze, evaluate, and solve veterinary problems and synthesize diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative plans.
- Possess technical skills essential for success in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery(i.e., they shall be “practice ready” with Day 1 clinical skills).
for the degrees of DVM and the Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medical Science
Veterinary Medical Scholars Program
Veterinary Medical Scholars Program website
Prospective students for the D.V.M./MPH program may contact: Dr. John Herrmann
College of Veterinary Medicine
Dean of the College of Medicine: Peter D. Constable
Head of Veterinary Admissions: Jonathan H. Foreman
College of Veterinary Medicine website
College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty
3505 Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building, 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802
217-333-2760
Admissions
Veterinary School Admissions & Requirements
Veterinary School Admissions email
(217) 333-2506
Department of Pathobiology
Director of Graduate Studies: Dongwan Yoo
Department of Pathobiology website
2522 Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building, 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 333-2449
Admissions
Karen Nichols
Graduate College Admissions & Requirements
Department of Comparative Biosciences
Department Head: Uwe Rudolph
Director of Graduate Studies: Megan Mahoney
Assistant Director of Graduate Studies: Juanmahel Davila
Comparative Biosciences website
Comparative Biosciences faculty
3519 Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building, 2001 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 333-2506
Comparative Biosciences email
Admissions
Comparative Biosciences Graduate Program
Graduate College Admissions & Requirements
(217) 333-2506