Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Comparative Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences (CBVS) in the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine is designed to train students in coursework and research areas applicable to One Health, which will provide them with expertise in a broad area of disciplines. The program takes advantage of the wide variety of courses already established in the School of Natural and Life Sciences (Department of Biology) and College of Health Professions and Nursing (Department of Biomedical Science) at Long Island University, and basic science courses offered in the first two years of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program, including bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epidemiology, immunology, toxicology, physiology, pathology, and pharmacology. Courses specific to CBVS include a weekly seminar on research carried out in the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine or at other institutions by faculty or graduate students.

A Baccalaureate or equivalent degree is required for admission, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Students in good standing in the M.S. degree program and have a ≥ 3.0 GPA and adequate research completed, may petition their mentor and thesis committee for transfer to the Ph.D. program. If approved, the committee will forward their recommendation to the University Admissions Office.