Future Graduate Students
The Ontario Veterinary College is a research-intensive institution committed to innovation and leadership in One Health and veterinary and biomedical sciences.
Graduate studies at the diploma, masters, and doctoral levels are available in the departments of Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Studies, Pathobiology, and Population Medicine.
To inquire directly about a graduate program within one of our four departments, contact the Graduate Program Coordinator or Graduate Program Assistant using the contact information listed under each department section.
Biomedical Sciences
The Department offers a one-year Course-based Masters (MBS), two-year thesis-based MSc, and PhD programs in seven disciplinary fields:
- Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Cellular and Molecular Basis of Health and Disease, Neuroscience, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology, and Reproductive Biology and Development
Graduate Program Coordinators:
Dr. Craig Bailey
Dr. Laura Favetta (MBS Program): lfavetta@uoguelph.ca
OVC Graduate Research and Programs Team:
Learn More: Graduate Program Brochure, Biomedical Sciences Department Website
Clinical Studies
The Department offers a two-year thesis-based MSc and supervises students in the Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc) program in the following specialized veterinary fields:
- Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Clinical Nutrition, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, Emergency and Critical Care, Small Animal Medicine, Large Animal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Small Animal Surgery, and Large Animal Surgery.
Graduate Program Coordinators:
Dr. Adronie Verbrugghe: averbrug@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Fiona James: jamesf@uoguelph.ca
OVC Graduate Research and Programs Team:
Learn More: Graduate Program Brochure, Clinical Studies Department Website
Pathobiology
The Department offers a two-year thesis-based MSc, Graduate Diploma, and PhD program as well as supervises students in the DVSc program. Research areas include:
- Diagnostic, anatomic, and clinical pathology, Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, and Wildlife Diseases.
Graduate Program Coordinators:
Dr. Jeff Caswell: jcaswell@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Janet Beeler-Marfisi: jbeelerm@uoguelph.ca
OVC Graduate Research and Programs Team:
Learn More: Graduate Program Brochure, Pathobiology Department Website
Population Medicine
The Department offers multiple graduate programs with emphasis on research in epidemiology, health management, public health, and theriogenology, including:
- One-year course-based MSc in Population Medicine (Epidemiology)
- One-year course-based MSc-MRP in Population Medicine (Epidemiology with Applied Clinical Research specialty)
- One-year course-based MSc in Population Medicine (Public Health)
- Course- and practicum-based Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Two-year thesis-based MSc in Population Medicine
- PhD program
- DVSc program in theriogenology, ruminant health management, and swine health management specializations.
Graduate Program Coordinators:
Dr. Olaf Berke (Graduate Exams): oberke@uoguelph.ca
Dr. David Pearl (MSc and PhD programs): dpearl@uoguelph.ca
Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos (MPH program): apapadop@uoguelph.ca
Graduate Program Assistant:
Learn More: Graduate Program Brochure, Graduate Program Brochure (MPH), Population Medicine Department Website, MPH Website
Visit the University of Guelph Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies to learn more about graduate education, including Applying to Guelph and Funding and Fees.
