PhD Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences at Louisiana State University

Programme overview

The PhD in Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences trains researchers through a shared core and department-specific requirements in comparative biomedical sciences, pathobiological sciences and veterinary clinical sciences, culminating in an original dissertation.

Faculty: School of Veterinary Medicine | Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences; Pathobiological Sciences; Veterinary Clinical Sciences | Duration: Minimum 60 credit hours beyond the baccalaureate or professional degree | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baton Rouge, LA, United States

What you will study

Core: VMED 7004 Introduction to Research, CBS 7104 Biomedical Cell and Molecular Biology, PBS 7005 Grant Writing and a biostatistics/epidemiology course. Students then complete emphasis-specific coursework, a written and oral general examination, three seminars including the dissertation defense, and a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An MS degree is not a requisite for admission to the Comparative Biomedical Sciences PhD.

Requirements published at program group level.

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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