− | Besides the D.V.M program, the College offers a D.V.M/M.S and [http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/acad/grad/dvm_phd.asp D.V.M/Ph.D] dual degree programs, which provide training in the field of research, thus giving students the appropriate biomedical background often required for engagement in academic, government or corporate careers (reference). The length of the D.V.M/M.S is 5 years and that of the D.V.M/Ph.D program is 6- 7 years. Each year there are limited positions available for these programs. Finally, the college also offers the 42 credit [http://mph.vetmed.vt.edu/index.html MPH], Master of Public Health program, which is administered through the Public Health Program of the Population Health Sciences Department of the College of Veterinary Medicine. | + | Besides the D.V.M program, the College offers a D.V.M/M.S and [http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/acad/grad/dvm_phd.asp D.V.M/Ph.D] dual degree programs, which provide training in the field of research, thus giving students the appropriate biomedical background often required for engagement in academic, government or corporate careers<ref>http://www.vetmed.vt.edu/acad/grad/dvm_phd.asp</ref>. The length of the D.V.M/M.S is 5 years and that of the D.V.M/Ph.D program is 6- 7 years. Each year there are limited positions available for these programs. Finally, the college also offers the 42 credit [http://mph.vetmed.vt.edu/index.html MPH], Master of Public Health program, which is administered through the Public Health Program of the Population Health Sciences Department of the College of Veterinary Medicine. |