Comparative Biomedical Sciences
(Formerly Veterinary Medical Sciences)
| Program Info: | |
|---|---|
| Program Code: | VMSC |
| Degree: | M.S. and Ph.D. |
| School: | Agriculture/Natural Resources |
| General Requirements: | Statement of Purpose |
| Transcript(s) | |
| TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students) | |
| Program-Specific Requirements: | Letters of Recommendation (3) |
| Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) | |
| CV/Resume | |
| Supplementary Application (optional for Ph.D., not required for M.S.) | |
| Description of Research/Work Experience | |
| Application Deadlines: | September 27, 2024 (Spring 2025 International) (M.S. only) |
| January 14, 2025 (Spring 2025 Domestic) (M.S. only) | |
| March 14, 2025 (Fall 2025 International) (Ph.D. & M.S.) | |
| August 20, 2025 (Fall 2025 Domestic) (Ph.D. & M.S.) | |
| Contact Program: | vetmed.umd.edu/graduate |
| Diversity Statement: | The Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences is committed to supporting students and ensuring a fear-free, inclusive space where all students can thrive. The department recognizes non-binary gender identifications, as well as the difference between assigned biological sex and gender expression. It encourages students, faculty, and staff to share and honor preferred pronouns and names. |