Population Sciences in Animal Health

Phillip Gauger, left, and Rahul Nelli in a laboratory in the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University.
Contribute to global animal health and welfare with Iowa State University's Population Sciences in Animal Health graduate program. Designed for aspiring veterinarians, researchers, and public health professionals, our program focuses on understanding and managing animal populations to improve health outcomes
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Population Sciences in Animal Health (POPSC) is a cross-disciplinary, research-focused major leading to a PhD degree. The objective of the program is to train future leaders and create/disseminate knowledge in the area of Population Sciences in Animal Health. Program graduates will be prepared to respond to health issues in animal populations through research, education, clinical medicine, extension, and outreach. Program graduates will be prepared to critically assess needs and develop scientifically validated methods to prevent and respond to various aspects affecting animal populations.

 


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy

 

Dr. Daniel Linhares

linhares@iastate.edu
515-294-9358

Learning Goals

  • This is a research-focused doctoral graduate program aiming to train future leaders and create/disseminate knowledge in the area of Population Sciences in Animal Health. Program graduates will be prepared to critically assess needs and develop scientifically validated methods to prevent and respond to productivity, health and welfare issues in animal populations.

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Applications considered throughout the year.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions