Online Master’s and Certificates in Vet Forensics
Whether you’re in veterinary medicine, animal control or criminal justice, the University of Florida’s 100% online Veterinary Forensic Sciences program gives you the specialized training you need to investigate crimes against animals and build stronger cases from evidence.
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Start your pathway to a valuable Veterinary Forensic Sciences credential with one of our three program offerings.
Online Master’s Degree in Veterinary Forensic Sciences
Earn your Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Sciences with a concentration in Veterinary Forensic Sciences in as little as two years. This 30-credit program offers both thesis and non-thesis options, combining foundational forensic knowledge with specialized electives in areas like animal law, forensic pathology, entomology and animal behavior.
What You’ll Learn
- Animal crime scene investigation
- Collection and interpretation of forensic evidence
- Veterinary forensic pathology and entomology
- Legal and scientific principles of evidence
- Tools to identify links between animal cruelty and human violence
Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Sciences
This five-course certificate program is ideal for professionals seeking a focused, practical foundation in animal cruelty investigations. Courses are drawn from the master’s degree curriculum and can be completed in as little as one year, 100% online.
Non-Degree Course Options
Want to start with one or two classes? Focus on the topics most relevant to you and choose from the same course catalog as degree-seeking students. Students may take up to six credits that may be transferred into a certificate or degree program later on.