Dr. Bret Marsh

Professor

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Biography

Bret Marsh serves as Dean of the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and as Chief Executive Officer of the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. A proud Purdue alumnus, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue. His career demonstrates a commitment to public service and health principles, connecting animal, human, and environmental health. Before returning to Purdue, he served as Indiana’s State Veterinarian, leading initiatives in biosecurity, animal disease traceability, and disaster preparedness, gaining national recognition for his expertise. His leadership roles include serving on the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s homeland security staff after 9/11 and serving as treasurer of the American Veterinary Medical Association. With a vision to elevate Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine as a top-tier institution, Bret aims to expand the college's research profile while advancing Purdue's Health initiatives. His leadership focuses on providing practice-ready veterinarians well-prepared to address modern health challenges. He is particularly enthusiastic about developing interdisciplinary collaborations to promote health solutions across species and ecosystems and fosters an educational environment where students gain hands-on experience in veterinary medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

2024-01-01 — Present

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine • West Lafayette, IN

Serves as the Dean and leads the College of Veterinary Medicine in research and education.

Indiana State Veterinarian

1994-01-01 — 2024-01-01

State of Indiana • Indiana

Led initiatives in biosecurity and animal health at the statewide level.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.