Program Detail

Degree Information

Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE (COMPARATIVE MEDICINE)
CIP Code: 01.8102
Campus: Seattle

Admission Requirements and Contact Information

Contact department (Kelli Jo Fullan at kjfullan@uw.edu) for specific information regarding department application package or if you have questions regarding the process. It is recommended to contact the department before applying.

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Contact Information 
Kelli Jo Fullan
Program Website
+1 206-221-3396
kjfullan@uw.edu

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Requirements and Prerequisites
Please submit two letters of reference, CV, your school transcript, and a letter of intent detailing your long-term goals and/or relevant experience and why you are interested in an MS in Comp Med and how this will help you achieve your long-term goals.

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GRE Requirements
GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.

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Additional Instructions

Applicants must be accepted by the faculty for training and have identified a lab within the program.

For DVM's looking to apply to the LAM Residency, we partner with VIRMP. More information regarding the requirements and how to apply can be found here. 

Graduates of veterinary schools outside of the U.S. must have eligibility certification from the AVMA Education Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG).

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Non-Native English Speaker Information
Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

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  International Student Information
Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

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Program Deadlines

Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
Open Date: 10/15/2024
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Autumn 2025 - International:
Open Date: 10/15/2024
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Spring 2026 - Domestic:
Open Date: 03/01/2025
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Spring 2026 - International:
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Summer 2026 - Domestic:
Open Date: 06/01/2025
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Summer 2026 - International:
Open Date: 06/01/2025
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Winter 2026 - Domestic:
Open Date: 01/01/2025
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Winter 2026 - International:
Open Date: 01/01/2025
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Application Materials

2 Recommendation(s)Resume
Statement of Purpose
Required Official Test Score: GRE