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Animals and Public Policy

Tufts University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 36,458 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,458 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 16 months
Deadline Feb, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Massachusetts, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Animals and Public Policy at Tufts University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 16 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Animals and Public Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 16 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 36,458 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,458 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Medford, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Animals and Public Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Principles of Animal Behavior
  2. Public Policy Analysis
  3. Animals in Research
  4. Statistics
  5. Animals in the Environment

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The applicant must submit the following documents:

  • Application Fee - The application fee of $75 is payable through the online application by credit card or e-check (drawn on a US bank).
  • OR Fee Waivers - The application fee is waived for: current Tufts undergraduate and graduate students; students in Tufts certificate programs applying to a degree program; Project 1000 applicants; AmeriCorps and Peace Corps volunteers; City Year and Teach For America Corp members; GEM fellows; and IRT, Leadership Alliance, and McNair Scholars. Gordon Institute M.S.E.M. applicants who attend an information session will be granted a fee waiver.
  • Academic Records - Applicants will be required to upload a copy of transcripts received from each college or university attended where credit was earned toward an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree.
  • Letters of Recommendation - Most programs will require three letters of recommendation. Current Tufts students, Tufts certificate students applying for a degree program and applicants to the engineering management program are only required to submit two letters.
  • Personal Statement - You are required to upload a personal statement describing your reasons for wanting to pursue graduate study at Tufts. Please limit your personal statement to a maximum of five pages.
  • Résumé/Curriculum Vitae - Your current résumé or CV including dates of your educational history, employment, academic honors, scholarships, publications and other activities should be uploaded as part of your completed application.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - The majority of our degree programs will require the GRE. To ensure timely score reporting, we suggest that you take the GRE at least one month prior to the application deadline for your program.
  • Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English
  • Additional Requirements - Three letters of evaluation are required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 36,458 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,458 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 36,458 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 36,458 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Tufts University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Tufts University

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Tufts University

Massachusetts, United States

private research university in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Feb, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 16 months