Veterinary Public Health, MPH
Level:
Master's Degree
Credits required:
42 credits
Cost per credit:
$518 *
Next start date:
January 5, 2026
Improve Public Health Through Veterinary Science
Our Master of Public Health (MPH) in Veterinary Public Health degree provides interdisciplinary training that integrates veterinary sciences with core public health principles. You will develop essential skills to monitor and control public health threats by understanding disease transmission among humans, animals, and the environment and receive specialized training in the emerging public health discipline of One Health. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, you will emerge as a leader ready to make meaningful contributions to the field of veterinary public health.
The land-grant mission of Utah State University provides unique resources for you to study the relationship between human and animal health with the College of Veterinary Medicine, agricultural extension programs, Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, and the Institute for Antiviral Research. The 100% online aspect of the program allows you to complete the program from anywhere around the world. Our program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and can be pursued part-time or full-time.
The First Step is a Conversation. Talk to Jane.
Jane Kelly
DVM, DACVPM, DACVM
Clinical Professor, Dept. of Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Science
(801) 798-5435
jane.kelly@usu.edu
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department: Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences
Find Your Fit
Take a few minutes to determine how a USU Online program can help you meet your education and career goals.
Learn from Experts in Veterinary Public Health
The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences fosters an interdisciplinary approach to public health education and research. Our faculty are recognized experts with extensive experience in veterinary public health. Many of our faculty have or have held previous positions in the field in areas such as practicing veterinarians, the veterinary vaccine industry, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories, which enables them to seamlessly integrate their practical insights, professional networks, and field experiences into the classroom to enrich students’ learning experiences.
Mirella Meyer-Ficca
Associate Professor
"The Veterinary and Nutrition MPH program opens many career avenues to professionals with a passion for the wellbeing of humans, animals, and of our environment. It is a great way of expanding your horizon to the important and emerging global health problems of our times. You will learn how to use scientific approaches to study and solve them, how to use scientific insights to design preventative measures that mitigate health threats across species and ecosystems, and importantly, how to efficiently communicate health-related topics to all stakeholders. For me, it was exciting and rewarding to have a student take MPH classes, join my laboratory, where they performed hands-on scientific research studies on effects of various diets on obesity and reproductive health for their MPH thesis project, and then see them go to international scientific conferences to present their data!"
Dr. Chloe Stenkamp-Strahm
Adjunct Instructor
"With climate change and evolving animal agriculture practices, the need for public health practitioners that have veterinary knowledge is high. As a veterinarian treating animals, I can both see and appreciate the dynamics of zoonotic and non-zoonotic disease spread in animal populations. Bringing these real-world examples to class helps students better understand the need behind their training and exposes them to the problems they may eventually work to solve after graduation."
Student Feedback
We strive to create a community where co-curricular experiences strengthen and broaden student learning inside and outside of the classroom.
The online structure of the MPH program was central to my success in graduating with my MPH. The courses focusing on One Health were my absolute favorite, and I learned many skills, including improving my writing skills. I've even been able to publish one of the essays I wrote for an assignment! The professors are easy to contact and quick to respond and invite questions and conversation.
Being a student in the veterinary MPH program has been a great experience. Since the classes are all online, it offers the flexibility to move through the program at your own pace. All the professors did a fantastic job facilitating applicable coursework that could be individualized to fit each student's field of interest. After going through the program, I feel like I have prepared for a successful career in veterinary public health.
Career Outlook
Graduates combine their knowledge of public health, veterinary medicine, and ecology to monitor and control public health, food safety, and environmental threats. This degree allows you to work and collaborate across a wide array of disciplines, including veterinarians, ecologists, and medical professionals. You may also decide to join many graduates that pursue further education through doctoral programs, including veterinary and pharmacy school.
Skills You'll Learn
- Leadership
- Research and analysis
- Public health communication
- Program planning and evaluation
- Advocacy
- Epidemiological methods
- Critical thinking
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