Graduate Certificate in Clinical Residency - Zoological Medicine at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The Zoological Medicine residency trains future specialists in zoological medicine, covering exotic pets, zoo, aquatic and wildlife species. Training takes place at the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Zoo Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium, with a foundation in clinical practice, research and teaching.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 3-year residency (162 hours) or 4-year combined residency and master's (216 hours) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

Residency courses SAMS 7810, 7820 and 7830 (Zoological Medicine Residency I-III, taken each semester of the respective year) and SAMS 8010 Seminar in Medicine and Surgery. The 4-year option adds master's research (VETM 7000) and thesis (VETM 7300) hours.

Career pathways

Specialist in zoological medicine

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School scope (University of Georgia): applicants need a baccalaureate degree with a 3.0 minimum GPA, or a foreign equivalent, from a USDOE-recognized institutional accreditor. Entrance test scores (GRE in most cases) are set by the department; scores are valid for five years. Unofficial transcripts from all institutions are submitted with the online application; official transcripts are required only on admission. International applicants must meet the Graduate School English language proficiency requirement and submit academic records or WES credential evaluations.

Requirements published at faculty 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.

Duration: 3-year residency (162 hours) or 4-year combined residency and master's (216 hours)

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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