Overview
The goal of the Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences program of Virginia Tech is to train students to be creative and sophisticated research scientists in fields associated with biomedical research.
Key Facts
- The association with the College of Veterinary Medicine allows students the unique opportunity to explore both basic research, advanced pre-clinical animal model studies, natural clinical disease in animals, and translational research impacting both veterinary and human patients and populations.
- Our graduate program encourages collaborative, multidisciplinary research to achieve optimal health outcomes for people, animals, and the environment. To this end, we emphasize acquisition of a foundation of knowledge, research skills, and wet or dry laboratory experience required to implement independent research projects and develop the ability to formulate experimental and observational approaches to solve contemporary and anticipated problems in the biomedical and health sciences.
- A basic philosophy of graduate education in biomedical and veterinary sciences is flexibility. Programs of study - courses, laboratory and field research, clinical experiences, and teaching opportunities - are tailored to meet the individual student's needs, depending on academic background, professional experience and career goals. The college prides itself on the high quality of faculty mentoring, advising, and support services.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Animal Pathology Residency
- Veterinary Immunology
- Reproductive Pathology
- Oncology Pathology
- Advanced Lab Animal Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biomedicine Veterinary Medicine Animal Sciences View 330 other Masters in Biomedicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- GRE: Minimum scores: 150 verbal, 150 Quantitative
- GPA: Equivalent of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- TOEFL: Required for international students. Minimum score: 90 overall
- Course requirements: Biological and/or life science coursework
- Three letters of recommendation (submitted electronically)
- Writing sample(s) that shows your ability to conceptualize and articulate a coherent argument
- Academic and professional goals statement describing research experience and plans for research in your graduate studies
Tuition Fee
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International
18942 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9471 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
18942 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9471 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
9398 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4699 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Blacksburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.