Master of Science in Field Epidemiology

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . The Master of Science in Field Epidemiology at USask offers veterinary graduates hands-on training in responding to animal health disease outbreaks. This project-based program builds practical expertise in applied epidemiological skills such as: This degree is unique in North America among field epidemiology programs as it focuses on animal health diseases and is intended for those with a veterinary background. Students will be assigned a supervisor and will complete competency based projects that are specific to the above epidemiological skills. Students will have an opportunity to respond to take lead roles in such investigations and work with research centres, industry groups, and the public. The Western College of Veterinary Medicine houses both a Disease Investigation Unit and a Centre for Applied Epidemiology . Both research groups, as well as the other Health Science colleges at the University of Saskatchewan provide a rich opportunity for interdisciplinary research and practical applications of academic scholarship to improve both human and animal health. There is a possibility of a graduate stipend for admitted students. Graduate stipend is only available for Canadian Veterinarians or permanent residents of Canada with a veterinary degree from an AVMA accredited/recognized institution. Graduate students at USask can receive funding from a variety of sources to support their graduate education.