MS or PhD in Biomedical Sciences – Veterinary Clinical and Translational Sciences

The PhD in Biomedical Sciences – Veterinary Clinical and Translational Sciences offers advanced studies in biomedical science and applied medical research. Our program promotes high standards of scholarly creativity, proficiency in a clinical discipline and professional service, experience in teaching, and independent and critical research. Graduates from our program are highly competitive for positions in veterinary practice, academia, industry, and government.

Clinical service and research opportunities

  • Anesthesiology
  • Cardiology 
  • Epidemiology
  • Exotic animal medicine
  • Internal medicine
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Orthopedics and sports medicine
  • Production medicine
  • Pharmacology and pharmacogenomics
  • Radiology
  • Reproduction
  • Surgery

Tuition and financial resources


About the department

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences offers innovative education programs for professional veterinary medical students and post-DVM residents and interns. Train alongside board-certified practitioners in the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where we strive to improve the health and well-being of all animals and find innovative ways to diagnose and treat disease.

June morning Kamiak butte

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.