Overview

The program is designed for veterinarians seeking a career in clinical avian medicine in the poultry industry.

Features

Avian Medicine graduates at University of Georgia hold the majority of the poultry veterinary positions in the United States. Many also work internationally.

Employment opportunities exist with poultry companies, poultry genetics companies, diagnostic laboratories, universities, state and federal agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and biologic companies. Jobs may involve live poultry production, disease diagnostics, technical service to poultry companies, research and development, food safety, academia, or regulatory affairs.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Course work in microbiology, pathology, and poultry science are combined with practical field and laboratory experiences. At least 54 semester credit hours of coursework and the satisfactory completion of a final oral examination are required to complete the degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Veterinary Medicine View 41 other Masters in Veterinary Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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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

Applicants should submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Unofficial transcripts not submitted as part of the online application can be emailed to gradadm@uga.edu. Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission. Do not mail official transcripts until offered admission.

If offered admission, applicants must submit one official (certified) copy of academic records from each institution of higher education that the applicant has attended to the Graduate School. Official documents must bear an original certification of the appropriate school official or office. Photocopies of certified documents are not acceptable. Coursework completed at one institution but listed on the record of a second institution is not acceptable. A separate copy of the record from the first institution is required.

Tuition Fee

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International

28898 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14449 USD per semester during 18 months.
National

28358 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14179 USD per semester during 18 months.
In-State

9568 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4784 USD per semester during 18 months.

Living costs for Athens

720 - 1170 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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