New York Institute of Technology

What you'll study

This master's programme combines core public-health methods with specialised training in veterinary epidemiology, zoonoses and One Health approaches. You will study disease dynamics in animal populations, risk assessment, surveillance design, outbreak investigation and interventions that bridge animal, human and environmental health.

• Core public health modules — epidemiologic methods, biostatistics for population health, research design and public-health ethics.
• Veterinary epidemiology modules — principles of infectious disease in animal populations, disease modelling for livestock and wildlife, diagnostic test evaluation, and herd/flock health management.
• Zoonoses and One Health — epidemiology and control of zoonotic diseases, interfaces between domestic animals, wildlife and humans, and environmental drivers of disease emergence.
• Surveillance and outbreak investigation — surveillance system design and evaluation, field investigation methods, molecular epidemiology basics and use of geographic information systems (GIS) for disease mapping.
• Applied practicum / capstone — a supervised field placement, collaborative research project with a public-health or veterinary agency, or a practicum addressing a real-world surveillance or intervention problem.
• Electives — options may include food safety and public health, antimicrobial resistance, advanced statistical modelling, policy analysis and global health security.

The programme emphasises applied skills: data analysis with epidemiological software, designing and evaluating surveillance systems, communicating risk to stakeholders, and translating findings into policy and practice.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in veterinary medicine, animal science, biological sciences, public health, or a closely related field. Candidates with professional veterinary qualifications (e.g. DVM/VMD) and relevant clinical or field experience are encouraged to apply.

Typical requirements include:

• A completed undergraduate degree with satisfactory academic standing.
• Relevant professional or research experience in animal health, public health, laboratory work, or epidemiology is advantageous.
• Evidence of quantitative aptitude — prior coursework or experience in statistics, biology, or epidemiology is strongly recommended.
• English language proficiency for international applicants, demonstrated by recognised test scores or institutional equivalence when applicable.
• Personal statement describing career goals and relevant experience; letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees may be requested.

Applicants with non-traditional backgrounds but demonstrable experience in public-health practice or veterinary services may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Career prospects

Graduates pursue careers at the intersection of veterinary and public health. Typical roles include:

• Veterinary epidemiologist or field epidemiologist in government animal-health departments and ministries.
• Surveillance officer or disease control specialist for national and subnational veterinary services.
• Public-health analyst in organisations addressing zoonoses, food-borne disease and antimicrobial resistance.
• Research scientist or post-graduate researcher in academic institutions, research institutes or international organisations.
• Programme officer or technical advisor with international agencies, non-governmental organisations and One Health initiatives.
• Industry roles in pharmaceutical, diagnostic or animal-health companies focused on vaccine and disease-management strategies.

The applied practicum and research components prepare graduates for both operational fieldwork and analytic roles that require designing surveillance systems, performing outbreak investigations and communicating findings to multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Why study at New York Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology offers a multidisciplinary environment that links public health, veterinary epidemiology and biomedical sciences with practical training opportunities. The programme benefits from faculty with expertise in epidemiology, infectious disease, biostatistics and global health, and emphasises hands-on learning through practicum placements and collaborative projects.

Students gain access to institutional resources for data analysis, laboratory collaboration where available, and professional networks across public-health agencies and veterinary services. The curriculum is designed to be practice-oriented, preparing graduates to respond to emerging zoonotic threats and to contribute to One Health solutions at local, national and international levels.