This is a year long program designed to introduce veterinarian students to production aquaculture. Each intern is expected to initiate and conduct an internally funded research project. Internships stipends, which run from July through June, are renewable annually. Other opportunities are also available. They include a Ph.D. with emphasis in epidemiology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, parasitology, pathology or toxicology, a traditional M.S., or a non-thesis M.S. option.
Competitive stipends are available.
Of the approximately 65 faculty housed at the college 13 are home based in research, that is they have a major commitment to research and were hired into the Veterinary Medical Research Program. However, all faculty are encouraged to participate in research in some manner.