Overview

The MS degree program in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at the University of Georgia trains students in biomedical research and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches in the scholarship of animal and human health. Graduates of this program will understand the basic scientific principles related to comparative biomedical sciences in one of the following areas of emphasis: physiology and pharmacology, pathology, infectious diseases, population health, or veterinary biosciences and diagnostic imaging.

Quick Facts:

This is a college-wide MS program administered through the Office of the Dean by the Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Affairs. The program is available to all qualified students holding professional degrees in the healing arts as well as to graduate students with a strong biological background. Programs of study are also available in the following emphasis areas: Avian Medicine, Food Animal Medicine, and Zoological Medicine. The Zoological Medicine area of emphasis is only available to applicants who are veterinarians and have been accepted into the residency training program at UGA.

The objectives of this program are to provide the candidates with skill sets critical to the food animal industry.

A broad understanding of the production livestock industry

Scientific approaches for investigation of production concerns and disease outbreaks

Effective communication

Data management and evaluation

Economic decision making

Design, analysis, and interpretation of clinical research studies

Critical reasoning

Programme Structure

The area of emphasis in Avian Medicine is designed to provide veterinarians with specialized training in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of poultry diseases. The degree is open to students who hold the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

The program is designed for veterinarians seeking a career in clinical poultry medicine in the poultry industry. Course work in microbiology, pathology, and poultry science are combined with practical field and laboratory experiences in clinical poultry medicine.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

41 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Health Sciences Animal Science View 1123 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Admission and Application Procedures

Readmission Procedures

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Entrance Test Scores

Letters of Recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30182 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

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In-State

9808 USD / year

≈ 9808 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

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