The program has been assessed as the premier veterinary science research and graduate training program in the country, with the Ph.D. program garnering especially high esteem. Most graduate students receive financial support through fellowships, research assistantships through the major professor, or National Research Service Awards. Admission Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or D.V.M. from an approved institution and have a strong background in biology and chemistry. Admission to the Ph.D. program requires prior completion of a master's degree in a suitable area of study. Before admission, all students must be accepted by an eligible program faculty member who agrees to serve as the major professor.
Admission is competitive.