Combined M.S./Ph.D. program
with Comparative Medicine/Laboratory Animal Residency

Comparative medicine graduate education consists of M.S. or Ph.D.-level research in combination with residency training in laboratory animal medicine. Completion of this program will satisfy the requirements to take the certifying examination of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM). For additional information regarding this program please consult our web page at www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/mip/graduate/comp_med.htm.

If our program description appears to fit your goals, we suggest you send us a preliminary statement proposing an intended training program. In addition, a visit to this department might be helpful in assessing mutual interests in graduate education.

Application to our graduate program involves submitting:

• Two original official transcripts from each college or university attended.
• Three letters of reference completed reviewer evaluation forms from individuals able to evaluate your abilities.
• GRE scores are recommended (copy of original scores also accepted).
• Statement of your interest in the graduate program and a summary of career goals. Your statement of interest should include information regarding your specific area of interest in Microbiology, Immunology and/or Pathology and potential areas of research in which you would like to work.
• Completed application to the Graduate School (http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/Grad/).
• Biographical sketch or resume.
• TOEFL score (foreign applicants only) http://www.toefl.org/.

We must receive applications for combined residency/Ph.D. program by December 1, for positions beginning the following summer term.

We do have international students pursuing graduate degrees in our department, however, these positions are limited since their availability depends on:

• The capacity of the student's government to provide a living stipend, tuition, and fees.
• The availability of departmental faculty and research projects.

We are unable to accept applicants for graduate education without having a specific faculty sponsor pre-identified.