Overview

Key Facts

The Veterinary Science program at University of Guelph provides advanced academic preparation in both clinical training and research and is a unique post-professional doctoral-level degree.
The DVSc differs from PhD training by emphasizing the development of both clinical research and applied skills in the various areas of clinical specialization appropriate for preparation for specialty Board certification.
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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

This program involves two-thirds of the time in applied clinical practice. and one-third of the time taking a minimum of five 0.5-credit graduate courses, conducting a research project related to the veterinary specialty, a written and oral qualifying exam to be taken before the end of the 6th semester, writing a thesis in a publication ready format, and a thesis defense in front of an examination committee.

Candidates are required to develop investigative skills in their chosen area of specialization by carrying out an original study, generally related to animal health.

The results of the research must make a significant contribution to the candidate's area of specialization and be written up as a thesis.

Five graduate level courses are required.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Veterinary Medicine View 7 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum of Ontario Equivalent average of 'B' (73% minimum) or GPA 3.0/4.0 in a doctor veterinary medicine (DVM) program or equivalent which would allow the applicant to be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario.

In addition a completed internship or equivalent is usually required.

Tuition Fee

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International

25690 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25690 CAD per year
National

6477 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6477 CAD per year

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 CAD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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