Overview

Learn from internationally renowned experts in an online program recognized by the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV). This unique and innovative online Avian Health and Medicine program is for practicing veterinarians interested in being recognized health experts in the rapidly growing international poultry industry.

Quick Facts:

The Graduate Certificate in Avian Health can be achieved in the first year, followed by two years of specialized study including the latest in avian microbiology and serology, food safety, public health, economics and international trade, advanced poultry medicine, and disease management.
The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Breeder Husbandry and Health

Incubation Theory, Hatchery Practices, and Poultry Health

Poultry Genetics and Nutrition

Poultry Practicum

Poultry Pathology
Poultry and Public Health Issues Impacting International Trade

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

All students must apply and be admitted to the University of Georgia Graduate School.
Additional requirements include:
Demonstrated interest or experience in poultry medicine
A DVM, or equivalent degree
A biographical sketch describing your experiences, interest in poultry medicine, and your reasons for applying to the Master of Avian Health and Medicine program

Competitive applicants will have:

Minimum veterinary school grade point average of 3.0
GRE combined verbal and quantitative score of 297 or 1000 if taken prior to August 1, 2011
Written references from at least three people

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

≈ 30182 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9808 USD / year

≈ 9808 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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