Dr. Martin Nielsen
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Veterinary Science
martin.nielsen@uky.eduThe overall mission of the Veterinary Science graduate program is to provide opportunities for students to become talented scientists who are creative, critical and independent thinkers with the contemporary skills and knowledge to perform independent research and to effectively communicate their results. A primary goal of the research is to improve our understanding of the biology of Equidae. Emphasis is placed on investigating the causes and mechanisms that affect the production and performance of horses, regardless of breed.
Teaching the next generation of scientists and researchers is part of the Department of Veterinary Science's core mission.
The department offers a pre-veterinary medicine advising program that prepares students to meet requirements for veterinary schools in the United States. The department offers graduate degrees in a master of science and doctor of philosophy. The department also hosts several postdoctoral scholars and visiting scientists from various countries each year.
Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
Fall: February 1
Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
Fall: February 1
To better understand the interests and areas of study available within the Veterinary Science Department, browse these recent dissertations and theses from our graduates:
Structural Adaptation of Equine Proximal Sesamoid Bones to High-Speed Exercise
Kathryn Mary Babiarz. 2021
An Assessment of the Carrier State and Novel Marker of Leptospira and Abortion in Central Kentucky Horses
Gloria Louise Gellin. 2021
Maturation of Equine Proximal Sesamoid Bones in Thoroughbred Horses
Angela Maria Mangine. 2021
Choosing from the many specializations of our professors, students will find a variety of hands-on experiences to suit their interests. Faculty and researchers in the Veterinary Science Department manage laboratories focused on:
Students interested in learning more about these research operations are encouraged to email the associated contact listed above.
Dr. Martin Nielsen
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Veterinary Science
martin.nielsen@uky.eduMartin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Department of Veterinary Science
108 Gluck Equine Research Center
859-257-4757
