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.
- At the Ontario Veterinary College, we are educating the next generation of health leaders, fueling discovery and providing our expertise to improve health and well-being across our world. Discover how you can contribute to the ever-evolving world of medicine, care, scientific discovery, and community.
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
Duration
- Full-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Veterinary Medicine View 6 other PhDs in Veterinary Medicine in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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
18922 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9461 CAD per semester during 72 months. -
National
6788 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3394 CAD per semester during 72 months.
Living costs for Guelph
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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