Through the UPLB Graduate School, CVM offers a two-year Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine program with nine areas of specialization. The graduate program intends to strengthen the students� capabilities and competence to teach and conduct research in various fields of veterinary medicine. It is designed to provide a multi-disciplinary program from which the graduate student can choose an area of specialization and other areas of interest to broaden his knowledge in veterinary medicine. The courses in this program are interdepartmental offerings so that students will have various options to attain their career goals. It has a wide range of graduate courses to choose from both in the College of Veterinary Medicine and other units of the UP System.

UPLB Graduate School Admission Policies

An applicant for admission to the MS Veterinary Medicine curriculum must be a holder of bachelor�s degree or its equivalent from any recognized institution. If a prospective student will specialize in Veterinary Surgery or Theriogenology, s/he must be a DVM degree holder. An application form (GS Form 1) duly accomplished must be submitted to the UPLB Graduate School together with the following requirements:

1. Copy of official transcript of record (in English) from each college previously attended;
2. Two sealed letters of recommendation from former professors;
3. Certification of medium of instruction in previous degree by the University Registrar or results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); and
4. A non-refundable application fee of PhP250.00 for Filipino citizens or USD30.00 for foreign nationals in bank draft or international money order remitted to the Graduate Schools.

All documents must be received by the Graduate School not later than January 31 for the 1st semester (June) admission, and June 30 for 2nd semester (November) admission.

Notice of Admission

Letters of admission will be sent out beginning February 23 for the 1st semester admission and July 23 for the 2nd semester admission. Until the admitted applicant acknowledges his/her admission through a letter of acceptance, admission process is not complete.

Deferment

Deferment or registration for a period of one year or less shall be granted upon request. Student unable to register within one year after admission without filing said deferment must reapply for admission to the Graduate School following the application guidelines.

Deferment upon registration for a period not exceeding one year may be granted upon written request. Payment of deferment fees will be charged as follows: PhP100.00 for Filipino students and US$10 for foreign students.

Registration

All incoming students shall confer with the UPLB Registrar regarding their initial registration requirements only upon presentation of the letter of admission from the Dean of the Graduate School.

A student may enroll in not more than 14 units of course work per semester and not more than 6 units during summer.