MS Comparative Biomedical Sciences at University of Georgia

Programme overview

The M.S. degree in Comparative Biomedical Sciences trains students in biomedical research and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches in the scholarship of animal and human health.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include GRSC 8550 Responsible Conduct of Research; VETM 7000 (max. 6 hrs) Master's Research; VETM 7300 (3 hrs) Master's Thesis; BMSC 7060E Online Research Communication; IDIS 8170 Research in Progress Seminar.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to PhD programs, veterinary programs, medical school and dental school, as well as careers with industry, government agencies, and NGOs (e.g., as science teachers in public school systems, environmental managers, data analysts, and research technicians).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three Letters of recommendation CV Statement of Purpose emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in the sciences. International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Students are required to have a valid US visa prior to admission. Application deadlines are: U.S. Citizens: Fall semester - July 1 (online students: June 1) Spring semester - November 15 Summer semester - May 1 International applicants: Fall semester - April 15 Spring semester - October 15 Summer semester - February 15

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: 30 credit hours

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

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