Grad schools?

[justwannabeavet]

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Hey guys!
I am not liking my chances at getting into vet school this round, so I am looking at grad schools as well. I really want to get a masters (1-2 year program) in zoology, conservation (of wildlife or zoo animals), or veterinary science (not livestock). It would be preferable if there was no thesis but I understand that might not be realistic. I prefer the ones that are more study based rather than research but I would love to do some research if that is also necessary! I have done lots of searches and found a couple (Hawaii, Oregon, RVC, Plymouth, Colorado) but was wondering if anyone applied to/knew of any others that I didn't find! I am interested in going into zoological medicine and working on conservation with the AZA, so a Masters that is relevant to that is what I am looking for! If you have any suggestions, please let me know! I searched a couple grad school websites but if you have recommendations for those as well that would be amazing! Thank you in advance!

 

[cheathac]

I'm pretty sure an acquaintance of mine just did a Master's in conservation at the University of Illinois. You could look into that one!

 

[justwannabeavet]

I'm pretty sure an acquaintance of mine just did a Master's in conservation at the University of Illinois. You could look into that one!

thank you!

 

[that redhead]

You may already be aware, but ACZM requires like six first author papers as part of the accreditation process. I think doing a research-based program would be quite beneficial to you even though it’s early, even if it didn’t count toward accreditation. Just my two cents 🙂

 

[justwannabeavet]

You may already be aware, but ACZM requires like six first author papers as part of the accreditation process. I think doing a research-based program would be quite beneficial to you even though it’s early, even if it didn’t count toward accreditation. Just my two cents 🙂

Oh you are right, I totally forgot about that thank you so much!

 

[OVC2023]

OVC has good coursework masters programs and tonnes of thesis programs. I know a bunch of people that do courseworks before vet school though!

 

[justwannabeavet]

OVC has good coursework masters programs and tonnes of thesis programs. I know a bunch of people that do courseworks before vet school though!

What is OVC? Also thank you!!!

 

[dogtorhopeful]

OVC - Ontario veterinary college.

Also- Texas A&M has a wonderful two year masters non thesis program in biomedical sciences. Basically its your first two year classes for vet school (ex: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, histology) + elective courses in animal sciences, biochemistry, neuroscience, etc (the list goes on and on). I believe you can also take a “research credit” where you also follow doctors around the teach hospital as well (yay more vet experience + getting a nice A). I can’t praise A&M enough for their anatomy/physiology courses because you will be prepared for anything ( in anatomy, you even get to do a full dissection of a dog, just like you would do in vet school).

A&M also has a great wildlife and fisheries department (which will include zoology/ecology) but i believe there are only thesis options (not totally sure, double check me please).

I went to A&M for my undergrad (majored in biomedical sciences) and was going to do this program if i didn’t get into vet school last round.

 

[justwannabeavet]

OVC - Ontario veterinary college.

Also- Texas A&M has a wonderful two year masters non thesis program in biomedical sciences. Basically its your first two year classes for vet school (ex: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, histology) + elective courses in animal sciences, biochemistry, neuroscience, etc (the list goes on and on). I believe you can also take a “research credit” where you also follow doctors around the teach hospital as well (yay more vet experience + getting a nice A). I can’t praise A&M enough for their anatomy/physiology courses because you will be prepared for anything ( in anatomy, you even get to do a full dissection of a dog, just like you would do in vet school).

A&M also has a great wildlife and fisheries department (which will include zoology/ecology) but i believe there are only thesis options (not totally sure, double check me please).

I went to A&M for my undergrad (majored in biomedical sciences) and was going to do this program if i didn’t get into vet school last round.

Wow that sounds amazing I will DEFINITELY look into it

 

[WhtsThFrequency]

OVC - Ontario veterinary college.

Also- Texas A&M has a wonderful two year masters non thesis program in biomedical sciences. Basically its your first two year classes for vet school (ex: anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, histology) + elective courses in animal sciences, biochemistry, neuroscience, etc (the list goes on and on). I believe you can also take a “research credit” where you also follow doctors around the teach hospital as well (yay more vet experience + getting a nice A). I can’t praise A&M enough for their anatomy/physiology courses because you will be prepared for anything ( in anatomy, you even get to do a full dissection of a dog, just like you would do in vet school).

A&M also has a great wildlife and fisheries department (which will include zoology/ecology) but i believe there are only thesis options (not totally sure, double check me please).

I went to A&M for my undergrad (majored in biomedical sciences) and was going to do this program if i didn’t get into vet school last round.

But then you have to live in College Station. And Texas.

 

[OVC2023]

What is OVC? Also thank you!!!

Ontario veterinary college! Guelph is a great city. The vet school is amazing but exotics is hard to come by. We have a few profs that do wildlife but most are either farm animal, equine, or small animal. Regardless, I highly recommend in general but maybe not necessarily for your specific intentions! You can message me if you have any specific questions 🙂

 

[dogtorhopeful]

You’re dealing with part of the cult here..... gig em..


I love Texas and cant wait to come back in 4 years.

 

[WhtsThFrequency]

You’re dealing with part of the cult here..... gig em..


I love Texas and cant wait to come back in 4 years.

I loved everyone in my particular specialty department when I was there, I'll say that much. Great program and I recommend it to everyone. However, as a non-Texan (and one with liberal political leanings) I never really felt very welcome in that town. Very insular and kind of...well..as you said, cultish. Texas really is like a whole different country. You either love it or you hate it, I guess.

 

[dogtorhopeful]

All very true- I’m a native Texan but also an Indian female. Unfortunately there is a lot of racism down here and i have one to many stories about experiencing blatant sexism;/racism. College station has gotten a lot better, but its not Austin (not that Austin is much better either). Hopefully with the younger generation coming in and hardheaded no nonsense future vets like myself, there will one day be a better environment for students and just people in general in Texas.

Op - if you are reading this, the cult is referring to Texas A&M in general with all of the traditions/football culture.

 

[justwannabeavet]

All very true- I’m a native Texan but also an Indian female. Unfortunately there is a lot of racism down here and i have one to many stories about experiencing blatant sexism;/racism. College station has gotten a lot better, but its not Austin (not that Austin is much better either). Hopefully with the younger generation coming in and hardheaded no nonsense future vets like myself, there will one day be a better environment for students and just people in general in Texas.

Op - if you are reading this, the cult is referring to Texas A&M in general with all of the traditions/football culture.

ohhh thank you, I was a bit confused but that makes sense. Hopefully we this generation will change that culture, and any similar cultures at other schools.

 

[PrincessButterCup]

Typically a non-thesis MS would be much more expensive than a thesis degree, unless you're able to get a TA stipend. From a financial standpoint (and since you're interested in research and perhaps a specialty that requires research experience anyway) doing a thesis degree is probably a smart way to go.