Graduate Education

The University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine is at the forefront of preparing the next generation of leaders in veterinary medicine, biomedical science, and One Health. Our Master’s and PhD programs in Veterinary Medical Sciences (VMS) are designed to address the urgent and evolving health challenges of our time, demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic and H5N1 outbreaks. Our Master’s and PhD programs in Comparative Biomedical Science (CBS) are based upon a transdisciplinary framework that integrates biomedical, environmental, and veterinary sciences and leverages the powerful insights made possible by AI to drive discovery and innovation.

We offer a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning environment that integrates cutting-edge research, AI, data analytics, and innovative technologies. Our programs are delivered through the Departments of Comparative, Diagnostic & Population Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Physiological Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, and Small Animal Clinical Sciences. Emphasizing the development of new workforce competencies in AI, data analytics, and interdisciplinary thinking, we are committed to fostering innovation and leadership in One Health, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

Our in-residence graduate programs include MS and PhD students representing a diverse cohort from a dozen countries around the world. Our dedicated graduate advisors and faculty mentors provide comprehensive support to ensure our students’ success and well-being. Engaging in impactful research, our students address critical health issues at local, national, and global levels. Their collaborative work with other academic units at the University of Florida and international institutions often results in publications in top peer-reviewed journals and presentations at prestigious national and international scientific meetings.

The fully online Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Sciences offers concentrations in Shelter Medicine, Forensic Toxicology and Veterinary Forensic Sciences. Designed for working professionals, each concentration combines flexible graduate study with access to faculty expertise, academic resources and opportunities to collaborate with peers.

All graduates of our programs are well-prepared to enter the workforce in academia, government, or industry. Looking ahead, they are poised to drive future breakthroughs in veterinary medicine, biomedical science, and One Health. By leveraging real world data and advances in AI and data analytics, they aim to solve the most pressing health challenges of tomorrow, ensuring a healthier, more sustainable world for all.

Department: VM-RESEARCH – GRADUATE

Janet Robishaw

Associate Dean of Research & Professor

Phone: (352) 273-8859

Email: robishawj@ufl.edu

Department: Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Jorge A Hernandez DVM, MPVM, PhD

Director of Graduate Education & Professor

Phone: (352) 392-0375

Email: hernandezja@ufl.edu

In-Residence Programs

Online Graduate Programs

Explore fully online master’s degree concentrations, graduate certificates and courses in Shelter Medicine, Veterinary Forensic Sciences, Forensic Toxicology and Aquatic Animal Health. Designed for working professionals, these programs offer flexible graduate study in specialized areas of veterinary medical sciences and are distinct from our in-residence programs.

Admission requirements, application deadlines, tuition and student resources vary by program. Visit the Online Graduate Programs page to explore each program and access its program-specific admissions and application information.

In-Residence Graduate Program Resources

The admissions, FAQ and student-resource links below apply to the College’s in-residence graduate programs. Prospective and current online students should access information through their individual online program website.