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PhD of Veterinary Medicine

University of Guelph

Guelph, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Four-year veterinary degree based at the Atlantic Veterinary College.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop advanced disciplinary research competence in Veterinary Medicine
Evaluate literature critically
and communicate original scholarly findings. Suggested learning areas: Four years: year 1 normal structure
Function
Animal health.

Career outcomes

Private practice
Specialty medicine
Research
Industry
Government
Academia

Curriculum

Four years: year 1 normal structure and function
Animal health and behaviour
Year 2 disease processes
Public health
Medicine
Surgery and imaging
Year 3 large and small animal medicine and surgery with electives
Year 4 clinical rotations of 40 weeks.

Entry requirements

Academic

At least two years of a university undergraduate degree with Biology
Chemistry
Physics and advanced Math preparation
International applicants apply to the International Cohort
No direct entry from secondary school.

Accepted academic background

At least two years of a university undergraduate degree with Biology, Chemistry, Physics and advanced Math preparation, International students apply through the International Cohort.

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the DVM requirements and deadline for the International Cohort. Apply online through the University of Guelph application route as an international applicant. Submit transcripts and the academic and non-academic documents required by the DVM program by the document deadline. Accept your offer and pay the deposit in the offer letter. Apply to IRCC for a study permit with a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$103,034 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	$126,482 CAD

Program details

Campus	Guelph
Faculty or school	Ontario Veterinary College
Department	Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.