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Launch your career in health sciences by earning a Master of Science in Comparative Biomedical Sciences online. If you are interested in becoming a veterinarian, medical doctor, dentist, or scientist, this non-thesis program can help you choose the right career path and strengthen your candidacy for medical, dental, or veterinary school.
Offered through the renowned University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, this program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical research and prepares you for professional school (DV.M., M.D., DDS.) or for careers that involve science but are not based in bench or field research. UGA also offers is an Athens campus option.
Graduates of this one- to two-year program will understand the basic scientific principles related to medical, veterinary, and biomedical sciences, including anatomy, histology, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, neuroscience, and clinical concepts.
The curriculum of the Comparative Biomedical Science master’s program is interdisciplinary and is designed to provide a broad foundation for students who intend to pursue professional careers in Veterinary or Human Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Research, Biomedical/Diagnostic Technology, Dentistry, and numerous other fields. Studies indicate that students who graduate from such programs are better prepared for the professional curriculum.
The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
| Online Tuition | $629 per credit hour | 30 credit hours | $18,870 USD |
| Student Fees | $147 per semester | 6 semesters | $ 882 USD |
| Total Program Cost | $19,752 USD |
Online students pay the following fees: Connect UGA, Green, and Technology. See UGA Tuition and Fees for the complete schedule of fees.
Additional costs may include:
Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for information about financial assistance.
Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs.
Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visit Veterans Educational Benefits to take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
The purpose of TAP is to foster the professional growth and development of eligible employees. For more information, see Tuition Assistance (refer to the Distance Learning section).
Eligible applicants will have earned a bachelor's or other professional degrees in a non-health-related field with some biology background. The admissions requirements include:
The curriculum of the program is interdisciplinary and is designed to provide a broad foundation for students who intend to pursue professional careers in Veterinary or Human Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Research, or Biomedical/Diagnostic Technology. Studies indicate that students who graduate from such programs are better prepared for the professional curriculum.
Students must complete at least 30 credit hours selected from the courses below. Preparatory health sciences master's degrees are usually taken in a "gap year" between undergraduate study and professional school, and we anticipate most students will pursue the program full time. Most students will complete 30 credit hours in a single year (typically 12 hours each in the fall and 
spring and 6 hours in the summer). Thus, the initial program design anticipates cohorts of students beginning in 
the Fall and completing the program by the end of the following summer.
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Total Semester Credits: 12 * Required Course |
Total Semester Credits: 12 |
Or any one of the following:
Total Semester Credits: 6 |
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Total Semester Credits: 6 * Required Course |
Total Semester Credits: 6 |
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Total Semester Credits: 3 |
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Total Semester Credits: 6 |
Any one of the following:
Total Semester Credits: 6 |
Total Semester Credits: 3 |
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Contact the online M.S. Comparative Biomedical Sciences Coordinator for answers to any additional questions you may have.
