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    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Master of Public Health Dual Degree

    Public Health Student Association

    Program Overview

    Program

    Systems-based curriculum with an emphasis in clinical instruction and case-based teaching plus clinical training.

    Locations

    Years 1-3: Grenada, West Indies

    Years 4: Clinical training at 1 of 30+ affiliated universities in US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the Netherlands

    Entry Terms

    August or January

    Next Start Date:
    August 2025

    Prepare for a career in public health with the strength of SGU’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program combined with our Master of Public Health (MPH) program.

    In the DVM/MPH dual-degree program, veterinary medicine students can earn the DVM degree and the MPH degree in tandem. Gain a unique understanding of the interchange between animal health and the human population.

    In addition to your veterinary medicine coursework, the public health degree gives you the fundamentals of veterinary epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health.

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    Entry Requirements for North American Applicants

    • A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or college, with a minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Work experience or a strong interest in public health
    • Two letters of recommendation
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    Entry Requirements for British Applicants

    • A first- or second-class degree
    • Work experience or a strong interest in public health
    • Two letters of recommendation
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    All Other Models of Education

    • A bachelor’s degree, BSc or equivalent with a strong science background
    • Work experience or a strong interest in public health
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • If English is not the applicant’s principal language, the official record of a score of at least 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based) or 100 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a 7.0 overall score in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

    Academic Outcomes

    Students from across the world come to St. George’s University for a rewarding education with global impact.

    82%

    pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) over the last five years1

    Independently Verified By Summit Consulting

    30+

    affiliated universities in six countries offer hands-on clinical training2

    88%

    SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine graduation rate is 88% for all students who began in academic year 2017.3

    Curriculum

    Our dual DVM/MPH degree offers many career opportunities for today’s growing demands for Veterinary public health experts. Earning a veterinary public health degree along with a DVM at SGU can increase a veterinary practitioner’s employment opportunities for positions in the public sector and private practice.

    Hear from SGU Grads

    “I often tell people that attending SGU SVM is indescribable, you are surrounded by a group of people from all over the world that end up becoming family, all while working together to achieve the same goal. Then you add fantastic faculty and staff who care about their students so much—attending SGU and living in Grenada is so special.”

    Aaron Spacher, DVM ’19
    Rochester, New York

    Aaron Spacher, DVM 2019

    “The transition from being a veterinary student to veterinary professional is challenging for everyone, but the experience of attending SGU and living in Grenada really prepared future professionals like me on how to adapt to change. I think the life experience of living in Grenada was equally as important as the course material learned in veterinary school.”

    Andrew Kushnir, DVM ’19
    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Andrew Kushnir, DVM 2019

    “Attending SGU was a truly transformative experience that gave me much more than just a veterinary education. I gained invaluable life lessons, formed lifelong friendships, and received a diverse and comprehensive education that has helped me excel in my career. “

    Whitney McCoy, DVM ’23
    Dallas, TX

    Whitney McCoy, DVM 2023

    “SGU does an amazing job at providing its students with unique opportunities you will not find elsewhere. From starting us with early hands-on experience working with local domestic animals large and small, to providing opportunities for us to work with amazing creatures including sea turtles and bats, they really know how to give their students a creative learning environment. ”

    John Macri, DVM ’21
    San Francisco, CA

    John Macri, DVM 2021

    “During my time at SGU, I had the opportunity to engage in exceptional hands-on learning, receive constant support from both faculty and peers, and build meaningful friendships. My journey there was truly transformative, shaping me both personally and professionally, and helping me become the veterinarian I am today. “

    John Nugra, DVM ’24
    New York

    John Nugra, DVM

    “I learned so much at SGU. From a professional perspective, I feel that SGU prepared me to hit the ground running. I had the knowledge and skills to be able to effectively practice veterinary medicine from day one after graduation. All the professors were so supportive, including after graduation.”

    Erin O’Shaughnessy, DVM ’20
    Canada

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