Minimum Requirements for Acceptance
- A baccalaureate degree (a 4-year degree) in a natural science subject from an accredited institution. If the student has a DVM and no undergraduate degree, the DVM will serve as the basis for admission. If the student does not have a degree in a natural science subject, email Dr. Jason Byrd at jhbyrd@ufl.edu, as they may still be eligible for admission.
- Meet the minimum GPA requirements for the program. Master’s degree applicants must have an upper-division GPA of a 3.0 (B grade) or better, while graduate certificate and non-degree applicants must have a 2.0 GPA or better. To calculate an upper-division GPA, please use the Upper-Division GPA Worksheet.
- For international or non-English speaking applicants only: For a person whose native language is not English or for an applicant who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from a non-English speaking country, minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores are 550 for the paper-based, 213 for the computer-based, or 80 for the internet-based exams.
- Non-English speaking countries are those which are not included in the Graduate School’s list of English speaking countries.
- Other Graduate Council-approved English language skills tests may be substituted for the TOEFL, including IELTS and MELAB.
For more information on the necessary scores for English language skills tests, please visit this website.
Master’s Degree Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural science subject
OR
A DVM degree - An upper-division GPA of 3.0 (B grade) or better
Note: Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA in the program
Graduate Certificate Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural science subject
OR
A DVM degree - An upper-division GPA of 2.0 (C grade) or better
Note: Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA in the program
Non-Degree Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural science subject
OR
A DVM degree - An upper-division GPA of 2.0 (C grade) or better
There are additional application requirements for international students and students whose native language is not English.
If a student has a bachelor’s degree that is not in a natural science subject, they may still be eligible for the online veterinary forensic sciences graduate program based on work or undergraduate science experience.