COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS

Students can take advantage of research degree opportunities while earning their DVM degree

DVM MSC DUAL DEGREE

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is committed to research, benefiting from a high-quality research environment provided by our four Research Centers.

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine’s Dual Degree DVM and Master’s by Research educational programs draw on the expertise of world-renowned specialists in an effort to further develop career-ready graduates. Students will benefit from our high-quality research environment and four research centers with an emphasis on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. We are committed to research.

We strive to make research opportunities available to all students. DVM students can take advantage of research assistant and research volunteer opportunities available in-semester, or explore this combined DVM MSc Dual Degree program.

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Undertake a Project

Undertake a project specific to one of our four research centers, working with our research-active community, with the supervision of faculty members.

Immerse Yourself

Have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in research for three semesters, including training and preparation for your project.

Advance Your Knowledge & Deliver

Be expected to show you can deliver and manage your project and advance knowledge within your chosen discipline.

Complete Your Thesis

The core requirement for the Master's by Research degree is the completion of a substantial research project that is written up as a thesis.

Focus on a Topic

Focus on a topic specific to one of our four Research Centers, working alongside research-active staff and students, while supervised by faculty members.

Receive Research Training & Prepare

Receive research training and preparation for your research project, which is fully integrated in semesters 1-3 prior to dedicating a full semester to the conduct of research.

Complete Data Analysis & Thesis Preparation

Complete data analysis and thesis preparation, which will take place in the last 4 semesters, in addition to DVM requirements.

Advance Your Knowledge & Deliver

Be expected to show you can deliver and manage your research project and advance knowledge within your chosen discipline.

Complete Your Thesis

The core requirement for the Master's by Research degree is the completion of a substantial research project that is written up as a thesis