Overview

This Veterinary Parasitology program from Cornell University, is designed for individuals who seek to enhance their careers with advanced practical training in veterinary parasitology.

Working professionals are encouraged to take advantage of the flexible nature of the program, which can be completed in one year or over a longer period of time. Graduates of the MPS program will be leaders in the field and will be highly competitive for positions in industry, federal and state government, and academia.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students in this program will gain a broad understanding of parasitology, including basic knowledge of the biology and taxonomy of parasites, as well as clinical aspects of infections such as disease processes in the animal, diagnostics and treatment methods. In addition, important component of the program is developing the student’s understanding of the role of government agencies in animal health and the interactions required with such agencies with respect to parasite prevention, treatment, and control.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Parasites of Domestic Animals

Federal Government’s Role in Animal Health

Parasitologic Diagnostic Methods Video Lab

Organisms as Lab Models

Early Drug Discovery

Antiparasitic Vaccines

Regulatory Approvals

Statistics for Efficacy Studies

Capstone Project Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 43 other Masters in Veterinary Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose

Curriculum vita or resume
Two letters of recommendation
Undergraduate or professional degree transcript
TOEFL or IELTS score, where applicable
GRE general test scores may be submitted at the applicant's discretion but are not required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46658 USD / year

≈ 46658 USD / year
Out-of-State

46658 USD / year

≈ 46658 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46658 USD / year

≈ 46658 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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