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

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.

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.

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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.

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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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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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