MS in Animals and Public Policy Program Admissions

You must complete and submit the online application for admission, and all required supporting documents by the required deadline. We encourage you to meet with our program director to find out more about the MAPP program and to help you determine whether the program is right for you. The MAPP program is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis until the class is full. Please contact the Admissions Office if you have any questions about the application process

All applicants are required to take one year (two semesters) of college level biology. Applicants should contact the Office of Admissions if they have any questions about course work or meeting this prerequisite.

As of 2020, it is optional to submit GRE scores.

Typically, nine to thirteen students enroll in the MAPP Program each year.

Diversity is the hallmark of MAPP students. They come from a wide variety of educational, professional and life experiences. They have worked or volunteered in an array of venues including animal shelters, veterinary clinics, research laboratories, farms, marine parks, and non-profit environmental and animal welfare organizations. Some enter the program directly out of college, while others are returning to graduate school after years in the work force. Each of our students brings to the program personal and professional experiences that enrich us all.

Graduates of the MAPP Program have pursued a variety of rewarding careers in academic, non-profit, corporate and government circles. More information can be found above.

Classes are generally scheduled Monday through Thursday during the Fall and Spring semesters. Fridays and weekends typically are reserved for research and study, but special events (such as colloquiums and field trips) are occasionally held on those days as well.

The Center for Animals and Public Policy is located at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Grafton, Ma. Just an hour from Boston, the Cummings School's hospitals, farm, and research and teaching facilities sit on a 594-acre campus that comprises a lovely mosaic of crop fields, pastures and woods. The campus has easy access to the Massachusetts Turnpike, local highways and commuter rail. This makes getting to the Center, as well as in and out of Boston, very convenient. The Agnes Varis Campus Center is a welcome enhancement to student life.

The Boston metropolitan area is a cultural hub of the east coast. Entertainment and social opportunities abound. More information on the local area can be found in Time Out Boston and the Worcester Magazine.

Cummings School maintains a list of student housing options for current and incoming Tufts students. You can also check the online listings at Worcester Telegram or Boston Globe (subscription may be required).

Work study can be an excellent option for some. Work-study arrangements can be made by contacting the Financial Aid Office.

The orientation for MAPP students usually occurs during the last week of August. The orientation offers an opportunity to meet classmates, faculty and staff, and deals with important matters such as security ids, parking permits, library services and computer network configuration. Attendance is mandatory for all incoming students.