Graduate Programs

The School of Veterinary Medicine offers a rich educational environment for students pursing advanced professional or graduate education leading to the M.S., MPVM, Ph.D., or dual DVM/Ph.D. degrees. Our faculty collectively bring a breadth of expertise and experience to train our veterinary students, veterinary scientists and academic scholars in the clinical and research skills to be successful in their chosen career path. Students are encouraged to explore the variety of advanced educational offerings and research disciplines available within the school.

DVM/PhD Dual Degree

Our mission is to prepare students seeking dual DVM-PhD degrees to become compassionate and exceptionally trained veterinarian-investigators engaged in basic and translational research to advance the health of animals, people and environment.

Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine - MPVM

Preparing veterinarians and physicians to address animal, human, and ecological problems and to design and evaluate disease control or other health programs.

Graduate Academic

Graduate Studies cultivates the best learning experiences for graduate and postdoctoral scholars at UC Davis.