Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree
The Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences graduate programs have you research molecular biology, animal physiology, meat and dairy production, and horse racing. Beyond research, you will study alongside a diverse group of colleagues as you develop the skills needed for advanced careers in academia, animal production and pharmaceutics.
About the graduate program in Animal & Comparative Biomedical Science
These programs provide you maximum flexibility to build a degree based on your interests. Your individual plan of study is developed and approved by your graduate advisory committee (GAC) in accordance with your research interests, degree track and career goals. Areas of study include:
- Dairy Management
- Stress Physiology (toxicology, heat stress)
- Reproduction/Reproductive Endocrinology
- Obesity/Metabolic/Nutritional Endocrinology
Arizona Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program (ABBS)
As part of the Arizona Biological and Biomedical Sciences (ABBS) program, our graduate program offers you the flexibility to explore diverse research fields while earning your Ph.D. in Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences. With three lab rotations and the freedom to choose your research focus, you'll shape your own academic path.
As an ABBS student, you'll receive full funding through a Graduate Assistantship, covering your stipend, tuition, registration fees, and health insurance, leaving you only responsible for student fees. Apply to ABBS for a unique opportunity to secure funding, develop your expertise in biomedical sciences, and customize your curriculum to fit your research interests.
We offer a Ph.D., Ph.D. minor, and master's degree in ACBS
In the traditional M.S. track, you take graduate courses, complete research, and present that research as a formal thesis.
The Ph.D. provides the extensive formal classroom and research training within your field of choice. During your training you will perform state-of-the-art research and present your research at national and international meetings. Students may apply to the ACBS Ph.D. training program without an M.S.
The Ph.D. Minor in ACBS requires nine graduate units (six of which must be A, B, or C grades). Specific courses will be determined by the ACBS faculty representatives on the student’s graduate committee.
Questions?
Contact ACBS Graduate Coordinator Jabril Thomas (jabrilithomas@arizona.edu).
- 30 units minimum of graduate credits (500 level or above to be applied to the Program of Study)
- 24 units non-thesis (not ACBS 910)
- At least 1 unit of thesis (ACBS 910)
- At least 15 units must be graded courses in which regular grades (A,B, C, D,E) have been earned
- 5 of the 15 graded units must be from courses offered by The School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences
- At least 3 units of the following: statistics & physiology
- 2 units of seminar (ACBS 696). Students should present a seminar at least once a year. During your MS, you are required to attend all seminars even if you are not registered for ACBS 696.
- Additional requirements for completion of the degree will be determined by the Major Advisor and The Graduate (Thesis) Committee.
Review the graduate handbook PDF for detailed information about each of the ACBS degree tracks, including timelines, expectations and program administration.