The College of Medicine offers several masters degree programs.

The Master of Science in Anatomy is an academic degree awarded for the satisfactory completion of  coursework (gross and microscopic human anatomy, embryology, and neuroanatomy) and original research.  The objectives of this program are (i) preparation for academic teaching at undergraduate, raduate, and professional institutions (e.g., medical, nursing, physical therapy schools), (ii) demonstration of competency for admission to professional programs (e.g., medical school, dental school), and (iii) training for positions in academic or industry-related research.

The Master of Homeland Security in Public Health Preparedness, offered exclusively online, is for professionals in the field of health care and in other disciplines related to homeland security.  This is the first master's degree of its kind to focus on public health preparedness.  In addition to the Master degree, the College of Medicine also offers two online certificate programs:

• The certificate in Bioterrorism Preparedness focuses on the public health sector's response to a
  catastrophic event including agricultural safety and biosecurity.
• The certificate in Disaster Preparedness is designed to improve your understanding of all-hazards planning and coordination including both natural disasters and terrorist attacks.

The graduate program in Laboratory Animal Medicine offered by the Department of Comparative Medicine provides a broad foundation in the specialty of laboratory animal medicine upon which the individual can build a career in teaching and research and/or in the professional direction of research animal facilities. The training program utilizes a combination of didactic courses, development and completion of a research thesis project, and development of clinical and administrative skills through experience. The Master of Science degree is awarded upon successful completion of the required course work and thesis project. Applicants to the program must have a degree in veterinary medicine.

The graduate program in Public Health Sciences provides the knowledge and training required for careers in health-related research. Students learn population-based methods for planning, executing, analyzing, and disseminating research results. Students also learn methods for evaluating and improving health care
practices. Courses generally fall into three disciplines: biostatistics, epidemiology, and health services research. While theoretical considerations are covered, both the certificate and master*s degree program options emphasize hands-on applications of methods in real world settings.