Our Graduate programs are well-suited for those working in public health, veterinary medicine, human medicine, environmental/conservation health, biomedical sciences and research, and education.

By pursuing a graduate program at Ross Vet, you will have access to our four research centers, allowing you to focus on an area of interest such as food safety, vector-borne diseases, zoonotic infections, ecosystem health, and more.

Because of our location on the tropical island of St. Kitts, researchers are also presented with a unique ecosystem and firsthand opportunities to explore exotic marine and wildlife. Be it working with sea turtles to public health of invasive species to the control and prevention of tropical disease, few schools offer an opportunity to pursue these areas of focus just steps from campus.

All graduate students may choose to pursue their research remotely with regular check-in with a Ross Vet faculty advisor.

Our DVM students may undertake the MSc by Research alongside their DVM program. This can be done either full-time via an added semester (11 semesters total) or part-time through an extra three semesters (13 semesters total).

One Health is a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach to understanding the interconnectivity of, and achieving the best health results for, humans, animals, and the environment. This approach calls for veterinarians, scientists, medical doctors, farmers, and environmental professionals to work alongside governments, NGOs, communities, and the public to address global issues related to One Health, such as the spread of zoonoses, food safety and security, species extinction, and habitat loss.

The GRE is not required to apply to Ross Vet. However, applications that include the GRE, regardless of GRE score, will be given priority in the review process. At Ross Vet, we know there is more to your story than GPA and GRE, and that’s why we take into account each applicant’s unique attributes and experiences in addition to important academic elements, such as grade trends over time. Our holistic review process helps ensure every applicant is thoroughly evaluated as an individual and has an opportunity for a fair shot at gaining admission to the DVM program.. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information regarding GRE.

The new legislation eliminates the Grad PLUS loan program for graduate and professional students, including those in veterinary medicine. Future borrowing will be limited to Direct Unsubsidized Loans, which have lower annual and aggregate limits. 
How will these changes affect current veterinary students?
Students who have taken out loans before July 1, 2026, are generally exempt from the new borrowing limits for up to three academic years or until they complete their program, whichever comes first.

Starting July 1, 2026, veterinary students will face new borrowing limits on federal student loans. They will be able to borrow up to $50,000 annually through Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Over the entire course of their veterinary education, the aggregate borrowing limit will be capped at $200,000. Additionally, there is a lifetime borrowing limit of $257,500 that applies to all federal student loans combined.
What if my veterinary school’s cost of attendance exceeds these limits?
If your total cost of attendance is higher than the federal loan limits, you may need to look into other ways to cover the difference, such as private loans. Our Office of Student Finance is here to help. Email [email protected] to discuss your options and create a plan that fits your financial situation.