Biomedical Graduate Studies
Veterinary
Medical Science Program (V.M.S.)
Program Overview
Building
on its experience of more than 17 years of preparing
students for a career in clinical veterinary medicine
and laboratory animal sciences, the Drexel University
College of Medicine now offers a post-baccalaureate
Veterinary Medical Science Certificate (V.M.S.).
The
only one in the nation, the Veterinary Medical Science
(VMS) Preparatory Program is a one year post-baccalaureate
program designed to strengthen your skills in the
basic sciences and enhance your application to veterinary
school.
The VMS program is the right choice for you if:
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You need to enhance your veterinary school application
by strengthening your skills in the basic sciences
• You are interested in a one year, intensive
post-baccalaureate program
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Curriculum
The
curriculum has been designed to augment the student’s
understanding of the basic sciences which would ensure
success in their professional careers as clinical veterinarians.
Special attention is given to the topic of bioterrorism
in the Microbiology and Immunology course, as well as
the different developmental anomalies in the embryology
module. The curriculum includes two independent study
modules which will help train students to be self-motivated,
independent learners with good time management skills.
FIRST
YEAR - FALL SEMESTER (VMS program)
| Course
Number |
Course
Description |
Course
Director |
Credits |
| PHYS-503-05 |
Graduate
Physiology |
Moreland |
4.0 |
PHRM -512-05 |
Graduate
Pharmacology |
Nichols |
3.0 |
| MLAS-545-01 |
Histology |
Churchill |
2.0 |
| MSPP-511 |
Concepts
and Techniques in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
|
McKenzie |
4.0 |
| |
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TOTAL |
13.0 |
FIRST YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER (VMS program)
| Course
Number |
Course
Description |
Course
Director |
Credits |
MLAS 529 |
Molecular
Genetics |
Churchill |
2.0 |
MLAS 505 |
Microbiology/Immunology |
Mesina |
4.0 |
| MLAS
531 |
Embryology |
Mesina |
4.0 |
| MSPP-513 |
Special
Topics in Anatomy |
Mangano |
4.0 |
| MCR-500 |
Epidemiology |
Blackman |
3.0 |
| |
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TOTAL |
17.0 |
Upon completion of the VMS certificate, students have
the option to continue their studies in the Master
of Laboratory Animal Science program, pending a 3.0
GPA during their VMS year. To be awarded the MLAS
degree, an additional 30 credits of coursework and
12 credits of practicum must be completed in two consecutive
semesters and one summer session.
SECOND
YEAR – FALL SEMESTER (MLAS program)
| Course
Number |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| MLAS
523 |
Organizational
Management I |
3.0 |
| MLAS
610** |
Diseases
of Laboratory Animals |
3.0 |
| MLAS
510 |
Clinical
Orientation to Laboratory Animal Facility |
1.0 |
| MLAS
536 |
Animal
Models in Biomedical Research |
1.0 |
| MLAS
606 |
Clinical
Laboratory Techniques and Concepts |
1.0 |
| RAD
500 |
Bionucleonics |
3.0 |
| |
TOTAL |
12.0 |
SECOND
YEAR—SPRING SEMESTER (MLAS program)
| Course
Number |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| MLAS
520 |
Financial
Management in Laboratory Animal Science |
3.0 |
| MLAS
521 |
Architecture,
Engineering, and Planning of Laboratory Animal
Facilities |
4.0 |
| MLAS
524 |
Organizational
Management II |
3.0 |
| MLAS
501 |
Journal
Club |
1.0 |
| MLAS
535 |
Biology
and Care of Laboratory Animals |
4.0 |
| IDPT
501 |
Biostatistics |
3.0 |
| |
TOTAL |
18.0 |
SECOND
YEAR – SUMMER SESSION
| Course
Number |
Course
Description |
Credits |
|
MLAS 801 |
Laboratory Animal Practicum |
12.0 |
|
TOTAL |
12.0 |
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This
one-year, full-time program was developed in consultation
with the Office of Admissions of several veterinary
schools in the nation. After earning the V.M.S. certificate,
qualified students have the option to continue their
studies in our Master of
Laboratory Animal Science Program (MLAS). An MLAS
degree is a powerful means to further boost your credentials
for admission to veterinary school as well as provide
a wealth of career opportunities in laboratory animal
science and laboratory animal facility management.
The
VMS program was designed for individuals who are seeking
to improve their credentials to gain admission into
Veterinary Schools in the United States. VMS is best
suited to (1) students who applied and barely missed
being accepted to veterinary schools and wish to improve
their credentials before reapplying and (2) students
with borderline science GPA but good GRE scores who
are planning on applying to veterinary school.
Candidates
for admission must possess a bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university, with a focus
on animal science or a related field, such as biology,
biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, microbiology,
zoology, or pre-veterinary studies. In addition to
the completed application, applicants must submit
two letters of recommendation, a statement of goals,
and all official transcripts.
Applicants must also submit official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
The deadline for submission of applications is July 1st.
Julian
E. Mesina, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Director, Animal Science Programs
245 N. 15th Street
Mail Stop 1009
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-762-8407
Fax: 215-762-7301
E-Mail: jmesina@drexel.edu
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