Education at the university of florida college of veterinary medicine
From our professional degree for future veterinarians to our graduate students, UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine provides a degree plan for your career, for your passion.
Become a Veterinarian
DVM
Our innovative and hands-on curriculum and training prepares our graduates to be successful, practice-ready veterinarians
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Internships & Residencies
Continue your veterinary training at our state-of-the-art facilities and with our award-winning faculty
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MS
New graduates of our MS programs join the professional workforce in the private sector, in government or pursue a PhD degree
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PhD
The PhD program in Veterinary Medical Sciences produces new graduates who join the research workforce in academia, government or the private sector in the United States or abroad
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Certificates
We offer online graduate certificate programs in aquatic animal medicine, shelter medicine and veterinary forensic sciences
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Distance Learning
Earn an MS degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences with concentrations in Shelter Medicine, Veterinary Forensic Sciences or Forensic Toxicology
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DVM Admissions
Ranked #7 in the country, our DVM program accepts more than 130 future veterinarians every fall.
6 DEGREE PROGRAMS
455 DVM STUDENTS
51 MS/PhD STUDENTS
464 DISTANCE EDUCATION/ONLINE MS STUDENTS
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Veterinary Internships & Residencies
Our small animal hospital houses more than 15 specialized departments for veterinary academic training programs. Come continue your journey with us.
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Veterinary Internships & Residencies
Our equine and food animal faculty and facilities are here to ensure you receive the most hands-on, quality training our state has to offer.
The University of Florida has a long history of delivering excellence in established on-site programs in education, research, and service as well as in international education. It is located in Gainesville, a college town of approximately 125,000 in north central Florida. The College of Veterinary Medicine is part of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and a member of the Health Science Center. Winter is mild and summer permits year-round participation in outdoor activities. Learn more about Gainesville and all it has to offer.