In addition to the VMD degree, Penn Vet offers graduate and dual-degree programs, including the VMD/PhD, VMD/MBA, VMD/MPH, and the Certificate in Animal Welfare and Behavior.
Our most recent graduate offering, the Online Graduate Certificate in Animal Welfare and Behavior, is a four-course, for-credit program designed for individuals working with animals in research, industry, and the nonprofit sector, as well as for those who are interested in developing careers in animal health and welfare. Taught by nationally and internationally renowned Penn Vet faculty, it prepares to understand and assess animal welfare and behavior. The courses follow UPenn's academic schedule and include both asynchronous and weekly synchronous components, allowing students direct contact with multiple faculty members who have unique expertise in large and small animal health, welfare, and behavior.