What is the Veterinary Public Health Specialization?
The Veterinary Public Health specialization within the MPH program at The Ohio State University will provide students with the public health credentials to serve as leaders in zoonosis prevention and control programs in the US and worldwide. Students will gain an understanding of the epidemiology and ecology of zoonotic diseases in pet animal, livestock, and human populations. Students will also learn about animal population systems including the roles of companion and food-producing animals in society, food production and distribution systems, biosecurity programs, and intervention strategies. Upon completion of this program, students will be well-prepared for a rewarding career with a variety of industries or governmental agencies. The Veterinary Public Health specialization can also be easily tailored for students that intend to enter the professional veterinary medicine (DVM) training program at OSU or elsewhere.
