Academics

Academics

The Master of Veterinary Science program provides a holistic and practical education, preparing students to be leaders in the field of Animal Health.

Choose from two distinct majors to match your career goals:

  • Applied Veterinary Science – Strengthen your practical understanding of animal health and data-driven decision making across diverse veterinary and biomedical fields.
  • Livestock Systems Health – Gain the knowledge to improve animal health and productivity through population-based approaches to disease prevention, and health management.

Find your path in the Master of Veterinary Science Degree program:

Applied Veterinary Science Online

Major in Applied Veterinary Science and complete your degree online!

Applied Veterinary Science On Campus

Major in Applied Veterinary Science and complete your degree on campus!

Livestock Systems Health Online

Major in Livestock Systems Health and complete your degree online!

Not ready to commit to the degree program yet? There are other ways to get started.

Explore a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Science (CVS)

Earn a Graduate Certificate from the College of Veterinary Medicine. 12 Credit Hours of coursework that can also be applied toward the MVS, if you choose to continue!

Take a Single Course

Take select courses within the degree program as a non degree seeking student to help you decide if this program is right for you. If you then decide to work toward the MVS program, the credits can be applied.

Master of Veterinary Science
2938 Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building
2001 South Lincoln Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802
217-300-7439