Achieve your full potential through graduate or professional study at VCU. We are home to 140 master’s, doctoral and graduate certificate programs, as well as three professional programs.

  • 18

    Graduate programs ranked in U.S. News & World Report's Top 20

  • 5,695

    Graduate students

  • 1,517

    First professional students

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  • All about graduate study

    VCU's Graduate School is your go-to site for all things graduate study. Explore programs, funding options and graduate opportunities for recent VCU alums.

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  • Doctor of Dental Surgery

    Find program and application details, admissions requirements and more. You can even connect with current students to get their take on the D.D.S. professional program.

    Explore the D.D.S. program
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  • Doctor of Medicine

    Learn about attending medical school, explore FAQs and find out how to apply to this professional program on the VCU School of Medicine site.

    Review the M.D. program
  • Doctor of Pharmacy

    Explore the Pharm. D. professional program, find out about the application process and learn why students choose VCU.

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I found an outstanding mentor willing to support my pursuit of not only a master's degree but a Ph.D. as well. VCU has given me the chance to do something I never would have even considered possible when I was young.
Jenn Weggen, rehabilitation and movement science doctoral student