This option is available within the Comparative Health Sciences major at the following location:

• Corvallis

The Veterinary Medicine option within the Comparative Health Sciences program is available only to dual DVM/graduate degree-seeking students of the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine.  Students must be fully accepted into both the DVM degree program and a Comparative Health Sciences graduate degree program to be eligible for this option. The Veterinary Medicine option reflects the unique program of dual DVM/graduate degree-seeking students. The purpose of this option is to educate veterinarians in the conduct of research in an interdisciplinary environment, consistent with the overall goals of comparative veterinary medicine. This graduate option provides a mechanism for DVM students interested in a research career to optimize their coursework and provide an accelerated platform for reaching a concurrent graduate degree.

Option Code: 9307

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.
• Demonstrate inclusivity and cultural competence.

PhD

• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
• Demonstrate inclusivity and cultural competence.

Option Code: 9307