MS Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences at Louisiana State University

Programme overview

The thesis-based MS in Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences combines coursework in the student's specialty with an original research project, offered with emphases in pathobiological sciences, veterinary clinical sciences and comparative biomedical sciences.

Faculty: School of Veterinary Medicine | Department: Pathobiological Sciences; Veterinary Clinical Sciences; Comparative Biomedical Sciences | Duration: Minimum 30 credit hours beyond the baccalaureate or professional degree | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baton Rouge, LA, United States

What you will study

At least 30 credit hours including at least 6 hours of thesis research (VMED 8000). Pathobiological Sciences students complete core courses such as VMED 7004 Introduction to Research, Immunology, Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics, Concepts in Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Infectious and Parasitic Agents. Comparative Biomedical Sciences requires CBS 7104 and CBS 7108 plus statistics. Completion requires a thesis and an oral final examination.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

International applicants complete the online application and pay a $50 non-refundable application fee online by credit card or by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank. Official transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS scores (TOEFL code 6373) are required, and documents should arrive at least 120 days before the semester starts.

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