Veterinary Medical Science (VMS) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

30.0 semester credits

Requirements

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 VMS 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.

VMS Certificate Required Courses
Fall
IMSP 510S	Medical Biochemistry I			7.5
IMSP 520S	Medical Physiology I			3.5
MLAS 505S	Microbiology with Laboratory			4.0
MLAS 525S	Animal Anatomy			2.0
MLAS 606S	Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Concepts			1.0
MSPA 580S	Medical Microbiology I			4.0
Spring
IMSP 511S	Medical Biochemistry II			0.5
IMSP 521S	Medical Physiology II			3.5
MLAS 529S	Molecular Genetics			2.0
MLAS 530S	Biostatistics in Veterinary Science			3.0
MSPP 513S	Special Topics in Anatomy			4.0
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.