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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 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
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MLAS 606S Clinical Laboratory Techniques and Concepts
1.0
Spring
 
IMSP 511S Medical Biochemistry II
0.5
IMSP 521S Medical Physiology II 3.5
MLAS 529S Molecular Genetics 2.0
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MLAS 530S Biostatistics in Veterinary Science
3.0
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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.

 

 Modified: Nov 03, 2009  

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