Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology - Thesis Option

Building on our long established departmental strengths in the pathology and parasitic diseases of domestic animals, the Department of Veterinary Pathology emphasizes residency training leading to board-certification combined with graduate degrees in Veterinary Pathology for individuals who already hold the DVM or equivalent degree. This approach gives our graduates the ability to have a scientific evidenced-based approach in all aspects of future discipline areas, including diagnostics, teaching, and research. Discipline areas offered are anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and parasitology. Graduate degrees are MS with thesis, MS non-thesis or PhD.
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Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative hypothesis-driven research by appropriate acquisition, analysis, and reporting of data.
2. Interpret research results appropriately, and integrate them into the existing knowledge in the discipline.
3. Clearly and accurately communicate research findings orally and in writing.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of scholarly literature in the area of study.
5. Conduct scholarship, independently or collaboratively, in ways that consistently demonstrate ethical practice and professionalism.

Iowa State requires a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university prior to beginning graduate studies.

International degrees must be comparable to a US bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university regionally accredited/recognized by the Ministry of Education in that country.

A minimum cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B grade) is required for admission.

The minimum scores accepted by the Graduate College are:

Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): 79
TOEFL Paper (PBT): 550
IELTS: 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 53
Duo Lingo English Test: 105

Application Deadlines: Consult FIRST with Veterinary Pathology Department via email