In today’s animal health fields, leaders don’t stand still — they keep learning. The Master of Veterinary Science is built for animal health, veterinary and livestock professionals who want to grow their expertise, expand their impact, and stay ahead of evolving technology, data and industry practices.
This flexible, 32-credit-hour, career-focused degree program will strengthen your ability to solve complex, real-world animal health challenges using data, analysis and applied problem-solving.
Why Choose MVS at Illinois?
- Flexible Learning – Study online or on campus and choose a pace that fits your professional and personal commitments.
- Career-Focused – Gain practical knowledge and skills that support advancement, leadership roles, and career transitions in animal health and livestock industries.
- Personalized Path – Work with advisors and faculty mentors to shape a program aligned with your background and goals.
- Applied Approach – Develop solutions to complex problems using data collection, analysis, and interpretation through a hands-on capstone experience (no thesis required).
- Pay-As-You-Go Tuition – Progress through the program in a way that supports your financial and professional planning.
Choose Your Major
Applied Veterinary Science (Online or On Campus)
Build broad, practical expertise in animal health, diagnostics and case-based, data-driven decision making across veterinary and biomedical fields. This path is ideal for professionals who want broad, adaptable expertise in animal health and applied veterinary science.
Livestock Systems Health (Online)
Focus on population-based health, disease prevention, and systems-level strategies to improve livestock health and productivity. This major uses a small cohort model for enhanced faculty mentorship.
Degree Overview:
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