Online Graduate Programs
Veterinary Medical Sciences

Explore Online Master’s Degrees and Graduate Certificates

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, aquatic animal health and forensic toxicology. 

Online Master’s Degree & Graduate Certificates

Shelter Medicine

Build expertise in shelter animal health and welfare, behavior, population management, public health and shelter operations through fully online master’s degree and graduate certificate options designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, shelter staff, animal welfare professionals and volunteers.

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Online Master’s Degree & Graduate Certificate

Veterinary Forensic Sciences

Build expertise in forensic investigation, evidence analysis and animal-related casework through fully online master’s degree and graduate certificate options designed for professionals in veterinary medicine, forensic science, animal control, law enforcement, humane investigation and wildlife conservation.

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Online Master’s Degree & Graduate Certificate

Forensic Toxicology

Build expertise in toxicology, drug metabolism, analytical techniques, pharmacokinetics and drug elimination through a program designed for professionals in crime laboratories, medical examiners’ offices, law enforcement, clinical laboratories and pharmaceutical companies.

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Online Graduate Certificate & Courses

Aquatic Animal Health

Offering online graduate certificates, courses and continuing education in aquatic animal medicine, health and conservation. These opportunities are designed for students and professionals preparing for or advancing careers in veterinary medicine, animal care, rehabilitation, aquaculture, conservation and research.

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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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