Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Science at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Science is ideal for veterinary professionals seeking employment in the public sector (government or state biomedical programs), industry, or education. Those preparing to take exams for specialty certifications or seeking employment in private referral practices that require advanced training will also benefit from this certificate. Students who complete the coursework required to earn an online graduate certificate in Veterinary Science will have acquired current, advanced knowledge in veterinary medicine and related fields.

Faculty: College of Veterinary Medicine | Duration: 12 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

In order to successfully complete the certificate program, students must complete 12 hours of courses through Veterinary Online programs and 3 credit hours of graduate level statistics. Problems, Research and courses graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory are not applicable, and all courses must be graduate level (7000 level or above) BIOMED, V_BSCI, V_PBIO, or V_M_S courses unless approved by the student's graduate committee.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree + completion of a veterinary technician training program from an AVMA-accredited program or a DVM degree from an AVMA and Council for Higher Education Accredited program. Veterinary technicians with a bachelor's degree must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours before achieving a bachelor's degree. Acceptance by the University of Missouri Graduate School. When appropriate, a score of 520 or greater on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. When appropriate, a score of 220 or greater on the Test of Spoken English (TSE) exam. Acceptable references from at least three people who know the candidate well, but are not related to the candidate. For more information and application instructions, please visit: https://online.missouri.edu/degrees-programs/mu/veterinary-medicine/veterinary-science/grad-cert <h2

USD 8,517 for the whole programme (2026-27). Estimated total tuition for the online programme (15 credit hours at $567.80 per credit hour), as illustrated by Mizzou Online for 2026-27; the page states online students pay online tuition regardless of residency. Excludes application fee, textbooks, co Source

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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