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Research and Graduate Studies
Graduate education and research are integral
parts of veterinary medical training. All departments of the
college offer advanced training leading to the master of science
degree. The Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences administers
an Area of Physiology doctor of philosophy degree (PhD) program.
The department of Veterinary Pathobiology administers in an
area of pathobiology in a Pathobiology PhD degree program
administered by the College.
Research programs in the MU College of
Veterinary Medicine contribute to the advancement of science
and significantly enhance the quality of professional education.
Participation by students provide a clearer understanding
of disease processes, methods of prevention, and treatment
of diseases of animals and humans.
Members of the veterinary medical profession,
because of their versatility of training, can work in a variety
of research areas such as: infectious and noninfectious diseases
of livestock, poultry and companion animals, zoonoses (diseases
transferred from animal to human), reproductive biology, comparative
anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, neoplasia, laboratory
animal medicine, veterinary pubic health, environmental health,
radiation biology, clinical research and drug evaluation,
and nutritional studies.
College research projects are supported
by federal grants, state funds, foundation awards and grants,
contracts from industries, livestock producer association
funds, and money from other groups.
Veterinary medical students can arrange
to actively participate in research programs. In some cases,
it is possible for professional DVM students to have dual
enrollment for the DVM degree and the master of science degree.
The general requirements for advanced degrees are published
in the Graduate Catalog.
Departments establish
specific requirements and will somewhat vary for individual
students. Students are urged to consult with appropriate faculty
about prerequisites and a special degree program. Those contemplating
this program should recognize that it may require a one-year
interruption of the professional curriculum or one additional
year to complete the master of science degree.
For More Information, visit the
following Web sites:
Comparative
Medicine Training Program
Veterinary
Medicine and Surgery
Course schedule
for Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Department of
Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Course schedule
for Veterinary Biomedical Sciences
Department of
Pathobiology
Course schedule
for Pathobiology
MU
Schedule of Courses (Office of the University Registrar)
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