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The UF online Veterinary Forensic Sciences Graduate Program is tailored for professionals in veterinary medicine, forensic science, and humane enforcement – locally, nationally, and internationally. Whether you’re an experienced veterinary practitioner, a practicing forensic scientist, a graduate-level student in forensic science, biology, zoology, wildlife studies, or natural resource conservation, this program offers valuable insights and skills to advance your expertise, ultimately allowing you to improve animal welfare and seek justice for countless animal victims of abuse.

Application Dates

TermDeadline
Summer 2026April 2, 2026
Fall 2026July 15, 2026
Spring 2027November 15, 2026

Through this program, students will learn how to process animal crime scenes, handle and interpret evidence, and recognize animal abuse, along with other skills that are vital to obtaining justice for abused animals.

Master of science

Online Master’s Degree

The 30-credit online Master of Science in Veterinary Forensic Sciences prepares students for veterinary forensics in the field, as well as teaching them animal law, pathology, and more to advance their career.

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Graduate Certificate

Online Graduate Certificate

The five 3-credit courses in the online Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Sciences help professionals gain qualifications for work in veterinary forensic sciences and further career advancement.

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