Overview

The purpose of the Cummings School DVM program is to prepare graduates for entry level practice in any of the major domestic species, provide exposure to the innovative Cummings School Signature Opportunities, and provide enough flexibility and access to resources to allow our students to pursue non-practice or non-traditional practice careers (such as public health, wildlife, international veterinary medicine and biomedical research).

The Veterinary Medicine curriculum at Tufts University is designed to nurture students who will become leaders in developing the science, technology, and ethics that will shape the veterinary profession in the future and to foster students to become lifelong learners.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities for veterinarians abound and go well beyond the companion animal health care provider that comes initially to mind. Veterinarians provide medical care for companion animals, food- and fiber-producing animals, horses, exotic animals, captive aquatic animals, wildlife species and laboratory research animals.

In addition to primary clinical care, veterinarians engage in biomedical research and pathology and participate in protection of the public health both in the United States and abroad. It is truly a diverse profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anesthesia & Analgesia
Clinical Animal Behavior
Ethics & Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Infectious Diseases
Principles of Surgery
Emerging and Exotic Diseases of Animals & Initial Accreditation Training
Veterinary Economics and Practice Management
Euthanasia Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-18 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission criteria:

Academic record.
Veterinary, animal, and/or health science experience. This may include the care, knowledge, and experience gained working in a veterinary, agricultural, research, human health, and/or biomedical setting.
Three letters of evaluation.
Two essays. One essay (statement of purpose) is required for the VMCAS application and one additional essay is required for Tufts.
Extracurricular, community, and active citizenship activities, committees, leadership roles, and employment not related to animals.
Potential for contribution to, and advancement of, the profession.
An interview conducted only at the invitation of the Committee on Admissions or the dean.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

65332 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65332 USD per year during 48 months.
National

65332 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65332 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

58832 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 58832 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Medford

1458 - 3019 USD /month

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