For the master's degree, departments of the College of Veterinary Medicine recommend Plan A with thesis unless otherwise specified.
In addition to meeting the requirements of the university as described in the Graduate Education section of this catalog, students must meet the requirements specified below.
Admission
A bachelor's degree is required of all applicants for graduate study. Admission must be approved by the department in which the applicant proposes to do the major work. Scholastic record, experience, personal qualifications, and area of subject–matter interest are considered by the department in determining the applicant's acceptability.
Upon admission, the master's student is classified in one of two categories:
- Regular status: for those who have an undergraduate grade–point average of 3.00 or above and are otherwise qualified to undertake a master's program.
- Provisional status: for those who have some remediable inadequacy of qualifications or subject–matter preparation.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree
Up to 10 credits may be allowed for thesis research (course number 899). The distribution of credits among major and minor areas is determined by the student's major department.
Residence
A minimum of 9 credits must be earned in residence on campus unless a department specifies more than 9 credits.
Time Limit
For the master's degree, the student must complete all requirements within six calendar years from the beginning of the first semester in which credit was earned toward the degree.