The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine has two dual degree program; DVM/PhD and the DVM/MPH

DVM/PhD Dual Degree Program

The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine offers a degree program for both the DVM and PhD degrees.  This program allows student to complete both degree seeking programs in 7-8 years.  Graduates of this program have strong backgrounds in veterinary medicine and research and are well prepared for successful careers in academia, industry and specialty clinics. 

Admissions Process: 
The PhD application is distinct from the DVM application and different committees handle different admission processes into each program.  Coordination between the DVM and PhD programs is made by communication between the College’s Office of Academic Affairs and the Biomedical and Veterinary Science Graduate Program (BVSGP).    Applicants should not assume that the BVSGP admissions committee has access to any materials from the DVM application. 

The two application processes are:
DVM Admissions:  Candidates are considered for admissions into the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine DVM program by applying through the Veterinary Medical College’s Application Service or VMCAS.  Candidates must meet all deadlines and requirements for consideration. For further information, please contact:  dvmadmit@vt.edu

PhD Admissions: Candidates must also apply through the Virginia Tech Graduate School and meet all criteria and deadlines for consideration.  For further information, please contact:  bmvsgrad@vt.edu.

DVM/MPH Dual Degree Program

The DVM/MPH program is offered for currently enrolled DVM student.  The program is managed jointly by Department of Population Health Sciences and the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine within the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.  Applicants interested in public health and veterinary medicine should consider the DVM/MPH dual degree program.  Veterinarians with MPH degrees are increasingly in demand because of their involvement in all areas of public health, including epidemiology, environmental health, global health, infectious disease investigation and control, and homeland security.  Public health-trained veterinarians are uniquely qualified to understand and respond to emerging zoonotic diseases, to address complex global food system problems, and to respond to acts of bioterrorism. The dual degree DVM/MPH program may be completed in within the four-year timeframe required for a DVM degree alone. 

Admissions Process: 
The MPH application is distinct from the DVM application and different committees handle different admission processes into each program. 

The two application processes are:
DVM Admissions:  Candidates are considered for admissions into the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine DVM program by applying through the Veterinary Medical College’s Application Service or VMCAS.  Candidates must meet all deadlines and requirements for consideration. For further information, please contact:  dvmadmit@vt.edu

MPH Admissions: Candidates must also apply through the Virginia Tech Graduate School and meet all criteria and deadlines for consideration.  For further information, please visit the Master of Public Health Degree Program   or contact:  phs@vt.edu