COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Master of Veterinary Science - Livestock Systems Health

About Us

In the Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) online degree, you will develop critical thinking skills, become a life-long learner, and increase your depth and breadth of veterinary professional knowledge for food-producing animal industries. You will learn a new approach to solving clinical problems by combining data collections, analysis, and interpretation at the systems level. Graduates of the MVS program have the skills needed to thrive in multiple career paths, including specialized clinical practice, education, industry, government, and clinical research.This part-time program takes approximately two years to complete.

Attend a Master of Veterinary Science Information Session to learn more about the program. Multiple dates are available!

Are you ready to join the leaders?

Tailored

Choose Your Own Path
Enroll in a single course or
complete the full master's degree in 18 months.

Flexible

Choose to learn In-Person or Online
MVS degree is delivered
on-campus and fully online.

Explore a Growing Job Market

Connect with Industry Leaders
Access to career services and networking opportunities.

Fall 2023 Final Application Deadline: May 15

Dr Lowe - Affordable, Online, Real-world application, Designed for working professionals

More About Our Program

Why Apply?

Part-time program designed for working professionals.
100% online
Connect with industry leaders
Earn a prestigious Research One institution degree
Keep up with Industry Changes
Learn new approaches to solving complex problems
Create more career opportunities

Real-World Application

Our program covers all management aspects: herd health, strategy, finances, operations management, and leadership.
Courses are based on case studies from 25 years of consulting and on-the-farm experience.
Students integrate theory, research, and experience to complete a comprehensive capstone project.

Who Should Apply?

Agricultural educators
Farm operators
Government employees
Industry professionals
Laboratory technicians
Researchers
Recent graduates
Veterinarians
Farm Manager
Veterinarians
Veterinary technicians

Course Information

VCM 562: Understanding the Host Response to Infection

In this course, we will provide you with a framework to help you take the information from clinical observations and measurements of animal health to a clinical case definition that will guide your diagnostic test selection, therapeutic intervention, prognostic estimation, and prophylactic management.

VCM 561: Designing Biosecurity Systems

This course will allow students to design a comprehensive protocol for a given site. This course emphasizes how to optimize interventions in livestock production systems to minimize the economic impact of infectious disease. The instructors assume that enrolled students have a foundational knowledge of pathogens and livestock system design and operations.

VCM 564 Livestock Business Strategy

Understanding how the business makes money, what you can do to reduce costs, beat the competition, and therefore increase profits will have a huge impact on how you make decisions, give you a holistic view of your company, make you a more valuable employee, and empower you to assess risks.

VCM 568 A Systems-Based Approach to the Operation of Livestock-Based food Production Systems I

In this course you will explore how structured, systems-based thinking – Thinking Process techniques - can be applied to the management of the supply chain for livestock-based food systems.

Hear More From Others

Essam Otefi, MVS Student

"The structure of the MVS program provides the flexibility to complete it at a pace that work best with your busy life. "

Rosalie Moses, MVS Graduate

"After I finish the degree program, I will have the confidence and skills that I need to expand my farm."

Brian Spannagel, MVS Student

"What I appreciate from this program is the insight and perspective it has given me to continue to be knowledgeable and trusted resource for the systems in which I serve."

Melissa Billing, MVS Graduate

"I feel that this program has equipped me with the skills to provide scientific and practical solutions for the swine industry."

Molly Stanavage, MVS Student

"Upon completion of the program, this degree will allow me to better educate my students."

Richard Paz, MVS Student

"The knowledge I have gained from this program has given me a solid foundation of skills to be able to function in my current job as Herd Manager."

Irina Pernoll, MVS Student

"The degree has given me the animal and industry knowledge, which combined with my MBS and the skillset of running a business, makes me a strong candidate for a variety of positions."