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Master of Veterinary Science

University of Prince Edward Island

  • Charlottetown, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Prince Edward Island campus

About the program

Two-year professional master's for veterinarians, With specialty training areas.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Analyze advanced concepts in Veterinary Science
  • Apply research and professional methods
  • and communicate evidence-based solutions. Suggested learning areas: Two-year non-thesis professional programme with a research project
  • Health management
  • Pathology.

Career outcomes

  • Specialty veterinary certification

Curriculum

  • Two-year non-thesis professional programme with a research project and a report suitable for a refereed journal. Specialty areas cover companion animals
  • Health management and pathology and microbiology
  • Some specialty certifications need a third year of residency.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor degree with at least a B (70%) average
  • Thesis programmes need a confirmed supervisor.

Accepted academic background

Four-year honours or majors bachelor degree (or equivalent professional degree, DVM for MVSc) from a recognized university, MSc requires a confirmed supervisor before applying, MN needs a nursing baccalaureate, MEd and MBA need work experience.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7 in writing and no band lower than 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 5 (no band lower than 4.5)
  • TOEFL PBT 600 (TWE 6)
  • PTE Academic 66
  • Cambridge 185 in writing and no skill lower than 176
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for requirements and deadline (fall July 1
  2. Winter November 1
  3. Summer March 1 for most thesis programmes). For thesis programmes
  4. Secure a supervisor first. Apply online at and pay the application fee (50 CAD). Send transcripts and English proficiency proof. International applicants pay the tuition deposit stated on the programme page (1
  5. 000 CAD for most. 3
  6. 000 CAD for MBA and Cleantech). Apply to IRCC for a study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,015 - $42,674, $16,015 CAD
Application fee$50 CAD
Deposit$3,200 CAD

Program details

CampusCharlottetown
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Veterinary Medicine
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.