PhD Veterinary Medicine and Lab Animal Medicine at Tufts University

Programme overview

The D.V.M./M.S.-Laboratory Animal Medicine (D.V.M./M.S.-LAM) program offers motivated veterinary students valuable training in laboratory animal medicine and animal resource management concurrently with their D.V.M. training. The objective of this program is to provide students the opportunity to join the biomedical research community as skilled veterinarians, filling essential positions in research facilities immediately upon graduation.

Study mode: full-time | Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

The D.V.M./M.S.-LAM program curriculum is closely tied to the D.V.M. curriculum which students take at the same time.

Career pathways

The specialty of Laboratory Animal Medicine offers intellectual challenge and the opportunity to advance human and animal health, promote laboratory animal welfare. Employment opportunities are excellent.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application requirements for applicants to the D.V.M./M.S.–LAM program include the following:; Students must have successfully completed the first year of the D.V.M. program at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and be full-time students in good academic standing.; Students must have successfully completed the first-year spring selective Introduction to Laboratory Animal Medicine.; Students must submit the LAM application for admission.; Students must submit to the admissions office a letter of evaluation from a Cummings School faculty member who can speak to the student’s interest in and potential for a career in laboratory animal medicine.; Selection; A maximum of six students are admitted each year. Admission is based upon the following criteria:; Application and Essays; Letter of Evaluation; Academic Performance at Cummings School

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.

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