MPH programs

[BuckleyGirl]

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Hi All,

I know there have been some similar threads, but just wanted to ask about MPH degrees or other 1 year Masters programs. Just had a file review with a school that rejected me, and they said a masters could help with my GPA and show that I am able to handle work load similar to vet school work load. I'd love to get my MPH, since I already thought a lot about DVM/MPH duel degress.

Anyone have any advice or thoughts about good programs for MPH, or master's programs??

thanks!!!

 

[JulieB361]

Hi,

I'm interested in public health too, and I also considered going for an MPH if I didn't get into vet school. Have you looked at the sophas website to see what kind of programs are out there? If you haven't here is the link:

http://www.sophas.org/schoolMaps.cfm

However, all of the programs that I liked were 2 years. Ohio state has a good veterinary public health MPH that I'm pretty sure is still accepting applications until May 30th. I also liked George Washington's infectious disease MPH. I'm sure there are schools that don't use sophas that might be less than 2 years. I hope this helps!

 

[TurtleLover]

Hi All,

I know there have been some similar threads, but just wanted to ask about MPH degrees or other 1 year Masters programs. Just had a file review with a school that rejected me, and they said a masters could help with my GPA and show that I am able to handle work load similar to vet school work load. I'd love to get my MPH, since I already thought a lot about DVM/MPH duel degress.

Anyone have any advice or thoughts about good programs for MPH, or master's programs??

thanks!!!

That sounds like an amazing idea! Looking back on my application cycle, in hindsight I realized I would have been better off doing an MPH (or at least starting it) during my second year of re-applying to vet school. However, I didn't really know much about it then, so I can't really kick myself in the butt just yet 😀

But I would say that if it's something you want to do with your DVM, it can't hurt to atleast get it started. If I were you, I would look at what schools the vet schools you want to go to or think you might be accepted to next year go through for their dual DVM/MPH if it's not at that school already. Then you can start the MPH through the school they go through, that way things transfer over. However, I know for instance with Western University, some of the classes you take in vet school first year count towards the MPH, so I don't know how that would work out for you. But just something to keep in mind.

Good luck!

 

[canis13]

This link might help: http://old.cvm.msu.edu/Education/dvm_mph/Veterinarians in Public Health.pdf
It's dual-degree programs, but doing a MPH by itself at one of them might mean that you'd be exposed to more vet public health faculty.
Also, this article is really helpful if you can get a copy: http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.228.4.529

 

[BuckleyGirl]

Thanks guys!! This has been really helpful! 😀