The Veterinary Public Health Curriculum

Master of Public Health (MPH)
University of Tennessee

A Parallel Degree Option for Veterinary Students

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The MPH program is a 42 credit hour program. Students enrolled full time can finish the degree in 1.5- 2 years. Veterinary students may complete most coursework during their veterinary curriculum, but may require additional time for field practice or additional coursework.

• The MPH degree is administratively housed in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS).
• It is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and is the oldest such program outside a school of public health.
• It is a non-thesis program requiring 42 semester hours of course work divided as follows:
  • Foundation courses – 17 semester hours
  • Concentration courses and Electives – 19 semester hours
  • Internship or Master’s Essay – 6 semester hours

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