Graduate Degree Programs
Rigorous educational training for tomorrow’s scientists in immunology and infectious diseases, molecular biosciences, and neuroscience. Our graduate programs prepare you for a career in human and animal science, health, and medicine.
Multidisciplinary Program in Infectious Disease
Integrative physiology
Veterinary clinical and translational sciences
Molecular Biosciences
Neuroscience
After receiving my doctorate, I hope to work in positions that relate to business development or quality assurance management. I have been fortunate enough to be supported while I complete an internship as well as other professional development opportunities that focused on scientific communication. I believe my WSU experience has given me a more well-rounded education and skills I can relate to any future career in industry.
Bri Jones, PhD in Molecular Biosciences under the mentorship of Dr. Cynthia Haseltine
Integrated graduate program
- Common core curriculum. Graduate students take common courses in biomedical ethics, responsible conduct, experimental design, and deconstruction of research.
- 8-week lab rotations. Choose at least three labs and work alongside faculty researchers to discover your research interests and choose a mentor.
- Professional development. Attend ongoing academic and career development training in our Leadership and Professional Series to enhance communication, mentoring, diversity, and leadership skills.
Peer Mentoring
- Matching first-year graduate students with a senior graduate student pursuing the same degree
- Fostering a sense of belonging and cultivating a welcoming environment
- Nurturing a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion and cohesion
Orientation and leadership retreat
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Protein Biotechnology Training Program
Open to WSU doctoral graduate students, the program promotes research careers by helping trainees attain essential experiences, skills, and knowledge, particularly in collaborative transdisciplinary protein research and biotechnology commercialization.
College Research Symposium
The annual event showcases research by our undergraduate, graduate, and professional veterinary medical students, postdoctoral researchers, and veterinary residents and interns. During the symposium the college also recognizes excellence in research with a keynote address by the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence faculty recipient.
Tuition and financial resources
- PhD students in good standing are supported by a competitive annual stipend, health insurance, and tuition waivers. Stipends come with expectations of assisting in research or teaching.
- Scholarships are available through the WSU Graduate School and the College of Veterinary Medicine. If you’re a current graduate student, log in to the college’s internal web to see available scholarships.
- Students can also receive supplemental support from graduate scholarships and achievement awards, such as the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation or WSU Research Assistantships for Diverse Scholars.
- Visit Student Financial Services for more information about financial aid and scholarships.
- For financial planning, see an estimated annual cost of attendance.
Interested in a combined residency program?
Learn about post-DVM educational opportunities for teaching, research, and to prepare for board certification.
Teaching Academy
Fostering innovative teaching and learning for faculty, residents, and professional and graduate students across the college
Graduate stories
Tours & visits
Pullman is located in the Palouse region of the Inland Northwest, homelands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. The Palouse has one of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in the world. Rolling hills and wide-open skies give the region its distinctive appeal. Residents enjoy outdoor activities and the benefits of small town living with the cultural richness of bigger city life.