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Veterinary Research and Graduate Studies College of Veterinary Medicine
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Graduate Education Overview

Distance Education Programs

Online Graduate Programs

Advance your expertise from anywhere with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s online graduate programs. Designed for working professionals and lifelong learners, our distance education programs provide flexible, high-quality training in specialized fields including shelter medicine, veterinary forensic sciences and forensic toxicology. 

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Shelter Medicine

The online Shelter Medicine graduate program offers master’s degree and graduate certificate options for professionals seeking advanced training in animal welfare, shelter operations, population health and evidence-based shelter medicine practices. 

Shelter Medicine Graduate Program
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Veterinary Forensic Sciences

Designed for professionals in veterinary medicine, forensic science, wildlife science and humane enforcement, the Veterinary Forensic Sciences program offers online master’s degree and graduate certificate options focused on forensic investigation, evidence analysis, and animal-related casework. 

Veterinary Forensic Sciences Graduate Program
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Forensic Toxicology

This program may be of interest to those currently working or seeking employment in the following areas: crime laboratories, medical examiners’ offices, police departments, criminal defense firms, prosecution attorneys’ offices, hospital and clinical chemistry labs, pharmaceutical companies and high school science programs. 

Forensic Toxicology Graduate Program
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More Information

  • Contact us for more information on the Shelter Medicine and Veterinary Forensic Sciences program.
  • Contact us for more information on the Forensic Toxicology program.

Aquatic Animal Health Program

The UF College of Veterinary Medicine Aquatic Animal Health Program offers distance learning courses, certificates and events. For more information, please visit the Aquatic Animal Health website.

IFAS

As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Academic Health Center, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

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Scholars Program

The Boehringer Ingelheim Veterinary Scholars Program offers DVM students an opportunity to gain exposure in biomedical research.

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Our Hospitals

Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinarian staff is ready to assist.

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