Comparative Biomedical Sciences
(Formerly Veterinary Medical Sciences)
| 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 (optional for M.S., required for Ph.D.) | |
| Application Deadlines: | July 7, 2021 (Spring 2022 Domestic/International) (best consideration) |
| August 5, 2021 (Spring 2022 Domestic/International) (final) | |
| January 5, 2022 (Fall 2022 Domestic/International) (best consideration) | |
| January 28, 2022 (Fall 2022 Domestic/International) (final) | |
| 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. |