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    Veterinary Pathology

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    Ames, USMSIn-person3 years
    STEM-OPT
    $66,891.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University is a 30-credit, 3-year, in-person MS program based in Ames, US. Tuition is $66,891 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program provides training in veterinary pathology with specializations in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or parasitology, covering disease mechanisms, postmortem and surgical pathology, and diagnostic interpretation. It includes both thesis option requiring 30 credits with a thesis and nonthesis option requiring 40 credits with a creative component.

    Focus: both
    QS Veterinary Science: 10th

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550; TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79 (for exams taken before January 21, 2026; 4.5 (for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026))
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT if eligible

    $18,048.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University is $66,891 across 30 required credits.
    Is Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University online or in-person?
    Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University take to complete?
    Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University is structured around 3 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum 3.0 GPA
    Is Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Veterinary Pathology at Iowa State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.