Livestock Systems Health, MVS
for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science in Livestock Systems Health (on campus & online)
The primary goal of the MVS degree program is to develop critical thinking skills, instill the desire to be life-long learners, and increase the depth and breadth of veterinary professional knowledge for food-producing animal industries. It aims to develop the skills needed to thrive in multiple career paths including specialized clinical practice, academia, industry, government, and clinical research. The Master of Veterinary Science with a major in Livestock Systems Health is a 32-hour program that will take approximately two years to complete. Design of the program focused on students currently in the workforce.
Elective courses will include but are not limited to the following subject areas:
- Pathogen biology
- Immunology and Medical Microbiology
- Epidemiology and animal health economics
- Infectious disease control and management
- Systems management and systematic approaches to problem solving
for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science in Livestock Systems Health (on campus & online)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| VCM 565 | Biostatistics, Information Management, and Data Analytics for Livestock Production Systems | 4 |
| VCM 595 | MVS Integrative Learning Experience | 8 |
| Electives chosen from the following: | 20 | |
| Global One Health | ||
| Infectious Disease in Livestock Systems | ||
| Understanding the Host Response to Infection | ||
VCM 563 | ||
| Introduction to Livestock Business Strategy | ||
| Applications of Data Science to Livestock Systems | ||
| A Systems-Based Approach to the Operation of Livestock-Based Food Production Systems I | ||
| A Systems-Based Approach to the Operation of Livestock-Based Food Production Systems II | ||
| Vet Info Tech/Computer App | ||
| Communication Vet Consultation | ||
| Vet Leadership Organ Behavior | ||
| Veterinary Business Management | ||
| Adv Concept Swine Health Med 1 | ||
PATH 580 | ||
| Mechanisms Viral Pathogenesis | ||
| Virology & Viral Pathogenesis | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements and conditions may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required | 12 |
| Final Exam Required: | Yes |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science in Livestock Systems Health (on campus & online)
dean of the college: Peter D. Constable
faculty sponsor: James F. Lowe
overview of admissions & requirements: https://online.vetmed.illinois.edu/MVS-Application-Process
overview of grad college admissions & requirements: https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply
college website: College of Veterinary Medicine
department website: Master Veterinary Science
college office: i-Learning Center, 2938 Veterinary Medicine Basic Science Building, 2001 S Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802
phone: 217-300-7439
email: ilearningvetmed@illinois.edu