Overview

The Veterinary Public Health program of the Utah State University builds on the program of the USU School of Veterinary Medicine by offering specialized training in the emerging Public Health discipline of One Health. Learn to work with veterinarians, ecologists, and physicians to monitor and control public health threats by applying the core disciplines of public health and specialized knowledge of veterinary medicine. Learn how diseases spread among people, animals and the environment. USU provides unique resources for the Veterinary Public Health MPH program with the School of Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Extension programs, diagnostic laboratories, Institute for Antiviral Research, and strong academic programs in climate sciences, ecology, and natural resources.

Career Options

Veterinarians who receive an MPH degree can increase their ability to become board certified in Veterinary Preventive Medicine and can seek out diverse positions in public health organizations, academia, and industry that offer opportunities for leadership roles, professional development, and higher pay and benefits. These organizations include:

Local, state, and federal health and environmental agencies

Colleges and universities

Health care organizations

Agricultural and food industries

International agricultural and development organizations

Potential positions for MPH graduates include:

Public health veterinarian

Veterinary epidemiologist

Animal food safety specialist

Wildlife public health specialist

Research and management positions in government, academia, and industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology and Health: Case Studies of Relationships Between the Environment, Organisms, and Health

Applied Veterinary Epidemiology

Beef Cattle Management

Public Health

Seminar in Veterinary Pathology and Histopathology

Communicating and Evaluating Public Health Information: Case Studies in Environmental Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine Animal Science View 166 other Masters in Animal Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application

Pay the $55 application fee

Score at or above the 40th percentile on the GRE (waived for DVMs)

Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits

Provide transcripts of all college/university credits

Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation

Include a statement of purpose in your online application

Prior correspondence with program faculty is encouraged

Tuition Fee

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International

16522 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8261 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

16522 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8261 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

4846 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2423 USD per semester during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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