Overview

Students of this Veterinary Medicine program at the Kansas State University have many opportunities to hone their veterinary skills through mentorships, internships and externships.

Outcomes

Graduates of the doctoral program in Veterinary Medicine will: demonstrate competency in knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, aptitudes and behaviors in the practice of medicine and surgery applicable to a broad range of species in the context of ever-changing societal expectations and life-long learning.

Programme Structure

Learning outcomes:

Ability to use problem solving skills to analyze a patient and to synthesize a diagnosis or differential diagnosis by applying appropriate use of clinical laboratory testing
Ability to develop a comprehensive treatment planning including patient referral when indicated
Ability to apply learned material in managing anesthesia, pain, and patient welfare
Proficient ability in basic surgery skills and the evaluation of cases to provide case management
Proficient ability in emergency and intensive care case management
Ability to identify ways to prevent disease, identify organisms that require biosecurity measures, identify zoonotic disease and food safety issues and to promote awareness of the public and animal health
Proficient ability in client communications and ethical conduct as it relates to patient/client communications and proper interactions with a diverse population of clients

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

64 SCH

64 hours in pre-professional requirements and four years in the professional curriculum

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 28 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to gain admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University, prospective applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledgebase of professional, personal, and academic development in pursuit of an education and career in the field of veterinary medicine.
Because there are more qualified applicants than space permits each year, applicants are selected from a variety of factors, including their academic grade point average, animal and veterinary experience, letters of recommendation and interviews.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

22160 USD / year

≈ 22160 USD / year
Out-of-State

22160 USD / year

≈ 22160 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9760 USD / year

≈ 9760 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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