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Veterinary Medical Science (VMS) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
30.0 Credits

This one-year, full-time program was developed in consultation with the Office of Admissions of several veterinary schools in the nation. After earning the V.M.S. certificate, qualified students have the option to continue their studies in our Master of Laboratory Animal Science Program (MLAS).

The curriculum has been designed to augment the student’s understanding of the basic sciences which would ensure success in their professional careers as clinical veterinarians.

V.M.S. Certificate Required Courses
Fall
PHYS 503S	Graduate Physiology		4.0
PHRM 512S	Graduate Pharmacology		3.0
MLAS 545S	Histology		2.0
MSPP 511S	Concepts and Techniques in Biochemistry and Cell Biology		4.0
Spring
MLAS 505S	Microbiology & Immunology		4.0
MLAS 529S	Molecular Genetics		2.0
MLAS 531S	Embryology		4.0
MSPP 513S	Special Topics in Anatomy		4.0
CR 500S	Epidemiological Methods for Clinical Research		3.0
Upon completion of the VMS certificate, students have the option to continue their studies in the Master of Laboratory Animal Science program, pending a 3.0 GPA during their VMS year. To be awarded the MLAS degree, an additional 30 credits of coursework and 12 credits of practicum must be completed in two consecutive semesters and one summer session.