30 hours

3 Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas) Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in the sciences. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program.

Application deadlines are as follows however the program may elect to only accept students for the fall semesters: US Citizens: Fall - July 1 Spring - November 15 Summer - May 1 International applicants: Fall - April 15 Spring - October 15 Summer - February 15

Choose 17 credit hour(s) from the following:

Electives within Vet Med and other colleges with course work applicable to student's project and/or career goals.

*Required for students selected for teaching assistantships.

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Graduates have gone on to PhD programs, veterinary programs, medical school and dental school, as well as careers with industry, government agencies, and NGOs (e.g., as science teachers in public school systems, environmental managers, data analysts, and research technicians).

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia.

Other programs in the College of Veterinary Medicine, include: PhD Comparative Biomedical Sciences PhD Integrative Physiology and Pharmacology PhD Infectious Diseases MS Comparative Biomedical Sciences (thesis option) MS Comparative Biomedical Sciences (non-thesis option) MS Comparative Biomedical Sciences (non-thesis option) online program. MAM Avian Medicine (must hold a DVM degree or equivalent to apply for this program) MAHM Avian Health and Medicine online program (must hold a DVM degree or equivalent to apply for this program) MFAM Food Animal Medicine (must hold a DVM degree or equivalent to apply for this program)