Overview

The School of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Vet), an integral part of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary university, exists to better the health and welfare of animals and humans.

The synergy generated by Penn Vet’s interaction with the University community and the biomedical establishment in the Delaware Valley creates unique challenges and opportunities to excel in teaching, research and service.

Curriculum

Our students benefit from Penn Vet’s commitment to making veterinary medicine more inclusive. Their educational experience is also enriched through interactions with the vibrant, multifaceted biomedical establishment in and around both the University of Pennsylvania and the larger Philadelphia region, with its many facilities in healthcare, research, and technology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Histological Basis of Pathology
Developmental Biology
Cellular and Biochemical Basis of Disease
Clinical Veterinary Medicine
Neurosciences
Animal Physiology
Radiology
Nutrition
Immunology
Parasitology
Microbiology
Surgical Principles
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Poultry, Swine, and Dairy Medicine
Veterinary Medicine/Surgery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 28 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

We consider exposure to practice, research, or other areas of veterinary medicine to be essential qualifications for aspiring veterinarians. Your VMCAS application should include references to these experiences.
Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts
Essays
Supplemental Information Form

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Out-of-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year

Additional Details

Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Curriculum

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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