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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Master of Public Health Dual Degree
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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
January or August
Next Start Date:
January 2026
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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.
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
Entry Requirements for British Applicants
A first- or second-class degree
Work experience or a strong interest in public health
Two letters of recommendation
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.
84.3%
pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) over the last five years
) From 2023 onward, SGUSVM calculates pass rates using the International Council on Veterinary Assessment’s (ICVA) annual report to reflect its biannual graduation schedule (January and June). Pass rates for earlier years are reported directly by ICVA and do not account for this schedule.
30+
affiliated universities in seven countries offer hands-on clinical training
87%
SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine graduation rate is 87% for all students who began in 2019.
) Completed the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program to date.
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.
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Public Health Core
DVM Coursework
Public Health Core & program-required Courses (30 credits)
PUBH 803: Principles of Epidemiology
3 Credit
PUBH 804: Principles of Biostatistics
3 Credits
PUBH 805: Health Policy and Management
3 Credits
PUBH 806: Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
3 Credits
PUBH 807: Principles of Environmental Health
3 Credits
PUBH 831: Concepts, Practice, and Leadership of Public Health
3 Credits
PUBH 858: One Health: Public Health Applications
3 Credits
PUBH 832: Public Health Research Methods and Ethics
3 Credits
PUBH 893: Capstone Seminar
3 Credits
PUBH 889: Practicum in Public Health
3 Credits
DVM coursework (12 credits)
PTHB 503: Bacteriology/Mycology
4 Credits
PTHB 505: Veterinary Parasitology
4 Credits
PTHB 510: Veterinary Public Health
2 Credits
PTHB 512: Immunology
2 Credits
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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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