Overview

The Food Animal Medicine programme at the University of Georgia offers a comprehensive postgraduate curriculum focused on the health and management of production livestock. This non-thesis Master’s degree is specifically designed to equip veterinary professionals with the advanced skill sets required to excel in the modern food animal industry.

Students gain a broad understanding of the production livestock sector, developing the scientific methods necessary for investigating disease outbreaks and production concerns. The curriculum emphasises critical reasoning and data management, ensuring graduates can evaluate complex agricultural issues effectively. Communication skills are also prioritised to help students move innovative ideas forward within professional organisations.

Why Food Animal Medicine at the University of Georgia?

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine provides a high-level academic environment with strong links to the global production industry. Students benefit from cooperative arrangements with government agencies, production companies, and pharmaceutical organisations. These partnerships facilitate practical learning and high-impact research opportunities.

The programme includes clinical experiences that teach students how to prioritise and resolve real-world production issues. Through these industry links, degree candidates plan and execute at least one epidemiologic study or trial. This practical application of theory ensures that students develop the leadership and programmatic planning skills expected of senior veterinary consultants.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 30182 per year
National fee: USD 30182 per year
Local fee: USD 9808 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Food Animal Health and Management
Production Livestock Industry
Scientific Methods for Disease Investigation
Data Management and Evaluation
Critical Reasoning
Epidemiologic Study Planning
Clinical Production Resolution
Leadership and Programmatic Planning
Beef Production Focus
Dairy Production Focus
Swine Production Focus

Careers with Food Animal Medicine

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles within the food animal industry, working for production companies or biologics firms. Many find success in government agencies or pharmaceutical organisations, focusing on livestock health and disease prevention. The programme also prepares students for roles in epidemiologic research and clinical consultancy.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Course work will include epidemiology, biostatistics, infectious diseases, economics, and clinical study design.

A significant portion of the MFAM student’s time will be spent in veterinary clinical work in the areas of beef and dairy production medicine.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30182 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9808 USD / year

≈ 9808 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

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

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