M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science

Be the top-level scientist or administrator your company needs

Degree Overview

Learn a bit about this program.

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.

VBS Degree Webinar | Dec. 8
Join us at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8, for a 30-minute in-depth look at this degree completion program. Questions are welcome.

$428.90 per credit hour*

30 credit hours

Thesis, non-thesis and report 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 details

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.