Program Details
This dual-degree program provides an opportunity for a limited number of highly qualified students to pursue the Doctor of Vete
- Location:
- Worcester, United States
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Doctorate
- Specialty:
- Veterinary Sciences & Medicine
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- This dual-degree program provides an opportunity for a limited number of highly qualified students to pursue the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees simultaneously over approximately seven years. Students receive rigorous training in a basic science research discipline, as well as full academic and clinical training as a veterinarian. PhD research program concentrations include biochemistry, cell biology, immunology and virology, molecular genetics and microbiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and cellular and molecular physiology.