M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science

Veterinary Biomedical Science M.S. Degree

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.

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$450.35 per credit hour*

30 credit hours

Thesis, non-thesis and report options

Two certificate options

*This estimate is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ depending on your transfer hours, course choices and your academic progress.

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 topics you'll learn about for each emphasis area.

Faculty

Scholarships for this Program

Students who live in Johnson County and who are applying to this program may be eligible for a Johnson County resident scholarship.

These scholarships for Johnson County residents are sponsored by the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle, or JCERT. Scholarship awards are based on availability of funds. Applicants may be awarded up to $5,000 for the duration of their program of study, provided they meet minimum academic and enrollment requirements. Scholarship amounts vary depending on fund availability, merit and need.

Eligibility details:

Applicant must be a resident of Johnson County, Kansas. Proof of residency will be required.
Applicants must be resident at K-State Olathe and admitted to or seeking admission to the following JCERT mission-related programs:
- Veterinary Biomedical Science (master's degree)

Apply for a Johnson County resident scholarship.

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