The Master in Veterinary Biomedical Science (MS VBMS) curriculum is a full-time program leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a thesis and non-thesis track. The MS VBMS thesis track can be completed in 5 semesters, and the MS VBMS non-thesis track can be completed in two semesters. The curriculum is designed to provide advanced academic learning in the life sciences through graduate coursework, professional training, and research. Graduates from this degree program are able to independently explore an area of the primary literature of the life sciences, analyze and critique published research reports, and communicate about life sciences in formal oral and written modalities.
Enrollment Status as Determined by Credit Hours
MS VBMS Non-Thesis Track
Full-time status is a minimum of nine (9) graduate credits in a Fall or Spring semester. Generally, non-thesis MS VBMS students enroll in 15 credit hours per Fall and Spring semester. Students must be registered for a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify for financial aid. Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for more information if necessary.
Students must be registered for a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify for financial aid. Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for more information if necessary.
MS VBMS Thesis Track
Full-time status is a minimum of nine (9) graduate credits in a Fall or Spring semester and six (6) in a summer semester. The thesis track enrollment is limited to 10 credit hours per semester unless documented permission from the student’s Research Mentor and the LMU-CVM Dean. Students must be registered for a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify for financial aid. Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for more information if necessary.
Course Descriptions and Course Catalog
All MS VBMS program required and elective courses, course descriptions, and credit hours are provided in the LMU Graduate Catalog.