Graduate Studies Leading-edge graduate education
Our graduate education program leads the way in preparing the next generation of professionals in veterinary medicine, biomedical science, and One Health. We foster an innovative, interdisciplinary environment that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to address future health challenges. Through cutting-edge research, collaborative partnerships, and lifelong learning, we cultivate leaders who advance animal and human health and promote environmental sustainability.
DEGREE OPTIONS
Master’s Programs
UF CVM offers advanced training at the MS level. New graduates join the professional workforce in the private sector, in government, or pursue a PhD degree in academia.
PhD Program
The PhD program in Veterinary Medical Sciences produces new graduates who join the research workforce in academia, government or the private sector in the United States or abroad.
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Distance Education Programs
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine offers a MS degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences with a concentration in Shelter Medicine, Veterinary Forensic Sciences, and
Forensic Toxicology.
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Online Graduate Certificate Programs
CVM offers six online graduate certificates programs in:
Aquatic Animal Medicine, Care & Conservation of Aquatic Animals,
Shelter Medicine, Animal Shelter Leadership, Veterinary Forensic Sciences, and Forensic Toxicology.
About our Program
UF's College of Veterinary Medicine offers a Master's degree and PhD degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences (CIP 01.8101) through the departments of Comparative, Diagnostic and Population Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Physiological Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, and Small Animal Clinical Sciences.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Veterinary Graduate Student Association
The Veterinary Graduate Student Association Home Page provides a look at our graduate program as seen through the eyes of our own graduate students.
