Iowa City,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa
University of Iowa
|
Iowa City United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,059
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Numerous factors, including increased emphasis on public health readiness covering zoonotic illnesses, food safety, vector/food-borne diseases, environmental health, as well as rabies and West Nile virus outbreaks, highlight the need for professionals skilled in both veterinary medicine and public health.
The DVM-MPH dual degree program offers structured education in public health alongside veterinary medicine training, creating a synergistic blend of two interconnected healthcare fields.
Veterinarians holding an MPH degree will qualify for roles in:
Local and State health departments working in epidemiology, zoonotic/vector-borne diseases, food safety, bioterrorism, environmental health, and emergency management
State Public Health Veterinarian roles (approximately 39 such positions exist nationwide)
Research positions at CDC, ATSDR, EPA, USDA, and FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine
The Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
Military public health positions
State agricultural agencies
Academic institutions conducting public health research and education
Global public health initiatives
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00.
English Language Requirements:
An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) total score of 7.0, with no sub score less than 6.0.
TOEFL score requirements with score of 81 or higher on the Internet-based version of the test (iBT) and newly admitted graduate students who present iBT scores below 100 on the PBT.
TOEFL score requirements with score of 550 on Paper-based test (PBT) and newly admitted graduate students who present TOEFL scores below 600 on the PBT.
Tuition
USD
35,059