Program Overview

Introduction to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University offers a range of academic programs, research opportunities, and clinical services. The school is committed to advancing the health and well-being of animals, people, and the environment.

Admissions

The school offers various admission pathways, including:

• D.V.M. Admissions
• Graduate Admissions
• Technical Standards
• Virtual Tour
• Visits & Tours

Academics

The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine offers a range of academic programs, including:

• D.V.M. Program Overview
• Dual Degree Programs
• Entrance Requirements
• Legacy D.V.M. Curriculum
• New D.V.M. Curriculum
• Special Programs
• Veterinary Licensure
• Graduate Programs
  • Masters Programs
  • Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
• Advanced Clinical Training
  • Residencies & Internships
• Continuing Education
  • Continuing Education Programs
• Academic Departments
  • Ambulatory Medicine & Theriogenology
  • Clinical Sciences
  • Comparative Pathobiology
  • Infectious Disease & Global Health
• Academic Offices
  • Professional Education
  • Registrar
• Simulation Experiences
  • Joseph Kelley, D.V.M. Simulation Laboratory

Student Life

The school offers a range of student life opportunities, including:

• Our Campus
  • Academic Calendar
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
  • Student Representatives & Organizations
  • Virtual Tour
  • Webster Family Library
  • Wellbeing
• Services
  • Accommodations
  • Career Services
  • Dining
  • Financial Aid
  • Housing
  • Student Health Services
• Resources
  • M.S. Degree Programs Handbook
  • Ph.D. Degree Program Handbook
  • D.V.M. Degree Program Handbook
  • International Students
  • Student Resources
• Offices
  • Student Affairs

Research

The school is committed to advancing research in various areas, including:

• Research
• Student Research Training Programs
• Centers & Groups
  • All Labs & Facilities
  • Center for Animals and Public Policy
  • Center for Conservation Medicine
  • Collaborative for Shelter Dogs
  • Tufts Initiative for Human Animal Interactions
• Clinical Trials
  • Clinical Research Shared Resource
  • Information for Participants
  • Referring Your Patient
  • View All Clinical Trials
• Services for Researchers
  • Animal Resources
  • Comparative Pathology & Genomics Shared Resource
  • Tufts New England Regional Biosafety Laboratory

Hospitals & Clinics

The school offers a range of clinical services, including:

• Locations
  • Foster Hospital for Small Animals
  • Hospital for Large Animals
  • Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic
  • Tufts Veterinary Field Service
  • Tufts Wildlife Clinic
  • Tufts at Tech
  • Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
• Emergency Care
  • Emergency Care Information
• Hospital Services
  • Counseling and Support
  • Payment Information
• Explore by Animal Type
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Exotics
  • Farm Animals
  • Horses
  • Wildlife

Community Outreach

The school is committed to community outreach and engagement, including:

• Education
  • Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM)
  • K-12 Outreach & STEM Programs
  • Veterinary Technician Externships
• Community Resources
  • Cummings Hosts International (CHI)
  • Dog Park
  • Found Wildlife?
  • In the Community
  • Pet Loss Support Helpline
• Volunteer
  • Volunteer Opportunities
• Offices
  • Community Engagement and Outreach

Career Opportunities in the MCM Program

Graduates of the Master of Science in Conservation Medicine (MCM) are uniquely prepared to become leaders in many critical areas of conservation medicine. The dynamic MCM curriculum and collaboration with an impressive multidisciplinary team of faculty make graduates of this program more competitive for admission to doctoral level programs, fellowships, and internships, as well as for positions in many areas of conservation, wildlife and natural resources management, public health, and international development.

Career opportunities for MCM graduates include:

• Conservation and health research scientists
• Communication and advocacy specialists
• Wildlife managers and veterinarians
• Environmental engineers
• Instructors and educators
• Policy advisors
• Scientific consultants
• Program officers and managers in government, industry or academia

The job outlook for environmental scientists, specialists, engineers, and technicians is excellent, with a projected employment growth of 15-19 percent from 2012-2022. Employment of zoologists and wildlife biologists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2012 to 2022. Jobs in the health sciences careers are projected to grow between 13 and 30 percent from 2012 to 2022. Our alumni enjoy diverse positions in multiple fields where they are enhancing the health and well-being of animals, people, and the environment.