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MS VMS - Comparative Biosciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Veterinary Medical Science with Comparative Biosciences requires a thesis (CB 599, 12 hours), a final exam/thesis defense and a thesis deposit. Graduates show knowledge of statistics, biochemistry/physiology and their thesis area, perform experiments and statistical analyses, and communicate science.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine  |  Department: Comparative Biosciences  |  Duration: 32 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Core options chosen with committee advice include MCB 450 Introductory Biochemistry, MCB 401 Cellular Physiology, MCB 402 Systems & Integrative Physiology, MCB 410, MCB 480 and MCB 501; one statistics course (PATH 524, VCM 572 or CPSC 440); seminars CB 590, 591 and 592.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are not accepted for this MS programme; applicants interested in Comparative Biosciences apply to the PhD programme.

Not all graduate programmes offer admission in all terms; term availability is set by each programme of study.

Graduate applicants apply online through the Graduate College application; deadlines and term availability are set by each programme. Medicine, law and veterinary medicine applicants apply directly to their colleges.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply

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