Program Overview

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Public Health / Veterinary Medicine (Coordinated Degree)

The Public Health / Veterinary Medicine (Coordinated Degree) program offers a unique opportunity for students to earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. This coordinated degree program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public health and veterinary medicine, preparing them for careers in areas such as food safety, zoonosis prevention, and occupational and environmental health.

Program Overview

The MPH/DVM program is offered in conjunction with the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. The MPH portion of the program provides students with a foundation in public health, centered around an evidence-based public health model. The MPH portion of the program can be completed online, and the degree shares up to 12 credit hours with Auburn's DVM program, allowing students to complete their degree in a timely manner.

Concentrations

• This program offers a concentration in Population Health and is administered through the Office of Student and Academic Services at the UAB School of Public Health.

Delivery Methods

On-Campus

This program delivers most of its content via on-campus, in-person meetings.

Blended

The MPH portion of this program can be taken online.

Program Director

Meghan Walker

About the Program

The MPH/DVM program is designed for students interested in the intersection of animal health and human population health. The program provides students with a wide range of career opportunities, including food safety, zoonosis prevention, and occupational and environmental health. The MPH portion of the program offers opportunities for students to focus on additional training in areas such as healthcare organization, health behavior and program development, health policy, and many other areas of public health.

Admissions Requirement Criteria & Deadlines

Please note that specific admissions requirements, criteria, and deadlines are not provided in the input context. However, it is essential for prospective students to review and meet the admission requirements for both the MPH and DVM programs.

Related Programs

Students may also be interested in other programs, including:

• Public Management Graduate Certificate
• Public Health MSPH
• Global Health MS
• Public Health / Health Administration (Coordinated Degree) MPH / MSHA
• Public Health / Nutrition Sciences Dietetic Internship, Clinical Track (Coordinated Degree) MPH / MS
• Public Health MPH