Comparative Health Sciences Graduate Major (MS, PhD)
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
Options available:
The Comparative Health Sciences graduate major is an interdisciplinary program administered by the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. Participating colleges include Veterinary Medicine, Public Health and Human Sciences, Pharmacy, Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, and Science. Faculty involved in the program have interests in microbiology, ecology, animal science, immunology, nutrition, food science, bioengineering, veterinary medicine, public health, human health, bioinformatics, mathematical modeling, microbiome, neuroscience, and others.
The non-thesis Masters degree track aims to serve students who do not see work in laboratory experimental research as their immediate career path.
Major Code: 9300
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
MS
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
PhD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
Master of Science (MS Thesis or MS Non-Thesis)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| GRAD 520 | RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH | 2 |
| ST 511 | METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS | 4 |
| or H 524 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS | |
| VMB 507 | SEMINAR | 1 |
| VMB 669/PHAR 669 | INTRODUCTION TO GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING | 2 |
| Blanket Credits | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 12 | |
| RESEARCH (Non-Thesis) | ||
| THESIS (Thesis) | ||
| Electives | 12 | |
| Required Option | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| GRAD 520 | RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH | 2 |
| ST 511 | METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS | 4 |
| or H 524 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS | |
| VMB 601/VMC 601 | RESEARCH (only if no lab previously completed) | 0-3 |
| VMB 603/VMC 603 | THESIS (repeatable) | 36 |
| VMB 607 | SEMINAR | 1 |
| VMB 669/PHAR 669 | INTRODUCTION TO GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING | 2 |
| Electives | 51 | |
| Required Option | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 108 | |
Electives
MS (thesis and non-thesis) and PhD students are required to select a minimum of two courses from the following elective list, with approval from the student's graduate committee. Other electives may be selected with approval of the major professor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BB 585 | APPLIED BIOINFORMATICS | 3 |
| IB 595 | DISEASE ECOLOGY | 3 |
| VMB 523 | ZOONOSES | 3 |
| VMB 521 | 3 | |
| VMB 624 | ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP | 1 |
| VMB 630 | MECHANISMS OF DISEASE | 3 |
| VMB 631 | MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
| VMB 652 | CANCER SYSTEMS BIOLOGY | 3 |
| VMB 670/PHAR 670 | 2 | |
| VMB 673 | COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY | 3 |
| VMB 674 | VACCINES AND NEW THERAPIES | 3 |
| VMB 724 | ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP | 1 |
Major Code: 9300