Veterinary Biomedical Science Program

M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science

Be the top-level scientist or administrator your company needs.

The 30-credit hour M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science program prepares early-career students to become top-level scientists and administrators in the animal health industry through in-depth knowledge about animal physiology, diseases and their relevance to human health.

You can earn two certificates with your master's degree.

$462.96 per credit hour*

30 credit hours

Thesis, non-thesis and report options

Two certificate options

*This estimate is for illustrative purposes only. This number is for in-person courses at the K-State Olathe campus and does not include any course, department or college fees; online fees; and also my vary depending on your transfer hours, course choices and your academic progress.

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Program Features

Careers

Graduates are prepared for careers in the animal health industry, an academic institution or at a state or federal agency.

A majority of our enrolled students are seeking advanced training to become top-level scientists and senior-level scientists.

Employment in the metro area

Currently, one out of every three animal health jobs in the U.S. is based in the KC Animal Health Corridor, which stretches from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri.
Kansas City area companies account for nearly 32% of total sales in the global animal health market.
Spending is expected to grow significantly for health-related products and medications for animals.

Curriculum

With the thesis and non-thesis options and a variety of emphasis areas in the program, you can design an advanced degree that best fits your interests and professional goals. Content is framed within an interdisciplinary approach to enhance problem-solving skills.

Emphasis areas

Infectious diseases
Pharmacology and toxicology
Biotechnology
Professional communications and business
Statistical analysis and experimental design

See the full course catalog and topics you'll learn about for each emphasis area.

Admissions Guide

Paige Adams, Ph.D., D.V.M.
Olathe Program Lead

Brett Bachelor
Student Success Coach
913-307-7358
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Student Testimonial

Jennafer D.

"My passions have always been in science, research and animal health/science. I wanted a degree that would help me learn about all of the above and was in tune with the industry both here in KC and also in the Animal Health Corridor. This program seemed perfect and I believe that I gained what I was looking for."

— Jennafer D.

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