Admission Information
Candidates for admission to the MPVM program must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or its equivalent and must be approved for admission by the MPVM Admissions Committee. Original transcripts of all prior university work and three letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application. A score of at least 600 (250 on computer based test, 100 internet based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English or who have not studied at an institution where English is the language of instruction. IELTS score of at least 7 is also acceptable. Students whose TOEFL scores are between 550 (213 computer based, 79 – 80 internet based) and 600 (250 computer based test, 100 internet based) may be considered for admission into the program providing that they are prepared for a two-year course of study rather than in a single academic year. In addition, prior to the beginning of their first quarter of enrollment on the Davis campus, all international students (regardless of TOEFL score) are required to take the English language proficiency examination given by the English Department at the University of California, Davis. Students who do not receive a passing score on this exam will be required to enroll in an English course for foreign students in the fall and perhaps winter quarters. Therefore, international students may require two years to complete the MPVM program.
A veterinarian can now combine MPVM academic training with field service in the Peace Corps as part of the Peace Corps Master's International Program.
“Application deadline for admission for the academic year (which begins in mid September) is March 1st of each year for International applicants and April 1st for domestic applicants.” International applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since places in the program are limited. Applications can be downloaded below or can be requested in writing from: Director, MPVM Program, Office of the Dean, School of Veterinary Medicine, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, California 95616; phone (530)752-1383, fax (530)752-2801.
Offers of admission to the MPVM program will be made no later than April 30 for September of the same year. Students requiring a letter of "provisional admission" to facilitate applications for scholarships and fellowships should contact the MPVM Program Director with that request. Provisional admission can only be granted providing the application is complete and all minimum requirements for admission have been met.
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THE MASTER OF PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM INFORMATION BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: MARCH 1 DOMESTIC STUDENTS: APRIL 1
1. Academic Requirements for the Program
a. All applicants to the MPVM program must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or its DVM equivalent.
b. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.70 in their DVM program for consideration of admission to the MPVM program.
c. International applicants whose native language is not English or whose entire course of university study was not in English, require a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination (600 paper-based/250 computer-based/100 internet-based tests). IELTS score of 7 or above is also acceptable.
2. Transcripts
Official transcripts and their English certified version of all prior university work must be received in the Office of the Dean-Student Programs, School of Veterinary Medicine, no later than March 1 for international students and April 1for domestic students.
3. Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation in English are required. Persons writing a letter on your behalf should mail them directly to the Office of the Dean--Student Programs by the appropriate deadline for both international and domestic students. Letters of Recommendation may also be faxed to (530) 752-2801 or emailed, preferably as a pdf attachment to mpvmadmissions@vetmed.ucdavis.edu .
4. Authorization to Bill for Fees (if applicable)
If you are being sponsored by a granting agency, this form must be submitted with the application.
5. Signature
Please sign and date all application materials if submitting these by mail or fax. If submitting the material electronically, you may check the box for an electronic signature. Make a copy of your application for your records.
Formal acceptance into the MPVM Program will only be granted after all admission requirements have been met and the application has been approved by the MPVM Admissions Committee.
Application Form
- Transcript Evaluation Consultants – Conversions to English
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf)
- Microsoft Word (.doc)
- Admission Application (please click on a format to view or download)
- MPVM Application (For Graduate Veterinarians)
- Microsoft Word (.doc)
