The Master of Science in Veterinary Medical Technology (MS-VMT) at the Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine is designed for credentialed veterinary technicians who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to deepen their experience without needing to complete a clinical rotation.
This is the first master’s program in the United States created to help veterinary technicians expand their knowledge and skills gained through AVMA CVTEA-accredited programs. Graduates of the MS-VMT program develop master-level expertise in:
The MS-VMT program is 100% online and delivered asynchronously. Students can enroll full-time or part-time.
For specific questions about current course offerings and sample schedules, please contact CVMGradPrograms@LMUnet.edu. Please note, schedules and course offerings are subject to change.
While the MS-VMT does not currently lead to additional licensure, graduates gain a deeper, more specialized understanding of duties within a clinical setting and serve as advocates for fuller utilization of technician skills. At a time of unprecedented growth and demand across various industries that utilize veterinary professionals, MS-VMT graduates gain advanced training that supports these industries. All students must be credentialed veterinary technicians before entering the program and must remain in compliance with state licensure requirements after graduation.
The MS VMT program only accepts new students to begin in the Fall semester. Applications for Fall 2026 matriculation open October 15, 2025 and close June 21, 2026. The admissions committee will review applications completed and verified in that window in late June 2026. Decision notifications will be delivered late June through early July 2026.
Only complete and verified applications will be reviewed.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor the status of their PostbacCAS application and ensure delivery of all application materials by the deadline for their desired start date. Applications that are incomplete or unverified will not be evaluated for admission.
A complete application has all letters of recommendation, transcripts, and essays received through PostbacCAS.
All materials should be submitted through PostbacCAS. The Office of CVM Admissions is not responsible for transcripts, letters, or essays that were submitted outside the PostbacCAS system. Sending materials outside of PostbacCAS may delay or prevent the evaluation of an application. Please refer to the PostbacCAS website for their application cycle due dates. Any applications that are not verified by the end of the cycle will be required to re-submit.
*Applicants who meet all other admissions requirements but work in a state that does not provide veterinary technician licensure can contact CVMGradPrograms@LMUnet.edu for program eligibility.
**A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended for applicant success in the MS VMT program.
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100+ level Biology* |
6 Credits |
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100+ level Chemistry** |
6 Credits |
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100+ level English |
6 Credits |
GPA for each prerequisite course must be 2.8 (B-) or higher.
*Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology are acceptable substitutions for 100+ level Biology
**Pharmacology can be substituted for 100+ level Chemistry
Tuition and fees are subject to change and are determined by LMU main campus. For information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Student Financial Services webpage using the link below.
Please note that some fees may not be specifically listed. Any questions about tuition rates, fees, or financial aid should be directed to the Student Financial Services team.
LMU Student Financial Services
To secure a seat in the MS VMT program, accepted applicants must submit a non-refundable $250 seat deposit. Deposits may be paid via the accepted applicant's MyLMU account. The seat deposit will be applied towards the cost of tuition.
Applicants to the MS VMT program who have completed coursework at an institution external to the United States must complete the standard application procedure outlined above. All data included in the application (essays, demographic information, reference letters, CVs, etc.) must be written in English.
Any transcripts from institutions located outside of the United States must be evaluated by either the World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silney & Associates, Inc. Transcripts and evaluations should be submitted as normal through PostbacCAS.If English is not the applicant's native language, the applicant must submit one of the following test scores via an official report sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to PostbacCAS.
TOEFL scores older than 2 years will not be accepted.
*Applicants who earned a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) from an American or English-speaking institution are not required to take the TOEFL.
