Admissions

General Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must hold either:

• a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the University of Florida Graduate School, or
• a DVM degree from a veterinary college recognized by the University of Florida Graduate School.

International degrees must be considered equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree.

A list of acceptable accreditations can be found here: Grad Accreditation – University of Florida

Applicants are generally expected to hold a degree in a natural science, forensic science, criminal justice, criminology, anthropology, veterinary medicine, or a closely related field. Applicants with degrees outside these areas may be considered based on relevant professional experience and are encouraged to contact the program prior to applying.

Minimum GPA Requirements

• Master’s Degree: 3.0 upper-division undergraduate GPA
• Graduate Certificate: 2.0 upper-division undergraduate GPA
• Non-Degree Enrollment: 2.0 upper-division undergraduate GPA

To calculate an upper-division GPA, please use the Upper-Division GPA Worksheet.

International Applicants

Additional requirements apply for international applicants and applicants whose native language is not English, including English proficiency documentation and transcript evaluation requirements.

View UF Graduate School International Admissions Requirements

Application Dates

How to Apply

View the Application Instructions for detailed application steps, required materials, and transcript submission instructions.