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Graduate Programs

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Interested in Graduate Studies at OVC?

The Ontario Veterinary College is globally recognized for innovative research in One Health, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, and is committed to high quality graduate training in basic and applied research.

Coursework Degrees
5 coursework advanced degree programs
Thesis-based Degrees
8 thesis-based advanced degree options
Collaborative Specializations
5 options for collaborative specializations
Graduate Diplomas
2 options for graduate diplomas
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Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at OVC

Explore information about graduate and postdoctoral studies and browse current openings at OVC

Future Graduate Student Information
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Coursework Degree Programs

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a five-semester graduate degree program offering graduate students didactic and experiential training in public health practice, including areas such as epidemiology, infectious disease, outbreak response, applied research and transformation of science into policy.

The Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) is a one-year (three-semester), coursework-based graduate degree program that provides intensive, customizable training to prepare students for careers in healthcare, veterinary medicine, government and biomedical industries, while offering a strong foundation for further graduate or professional studies.

Master of Science in Population Medicine (Epidemiology) by Coursework

Master of Science in Population Medicine (Epidemiology with Applied Clinical Research specialty) by Coursework

Master of Science in Population Medicine (Public Health) by Coursework

Thesis-based Degree Programs

Master of Science (MSc)

OVC offers two year thesis-based Masters of Science (MSc) programs in all four academic departments:

  • MSc in Biomedical Sciences
  • MSc in Clinical Studies
  • MSc in Pathobiology
  • MSc in Population Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

OVC offers generally four year thesis-based Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in three of the four academic departments:

  • PhD in Biomedical Sciences
  • PhD in Pathobiology
  • PhD in Population Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc)

The Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc) program is a unique post-professional degree for graduates with a DVM degree or equivalent, offered in three of the four academic departments. The program provides advanced training in a clinical specialization and research to prepare students for board certification, specialized veterinary practice, and/or research-oriented careers.

  • DVSc - Clinical Studies (small animal medicine, large animal medicine, small animal surgery, large animal surgery, emergency medicine and critical care, anesthesiology, cardiology, radiology, neurology, oncology, clinical nutrition and pathology)
  • DVSc - Pathobiology (veterinary anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, veterinary clinical microbiology, veterinary parasitology)
  • DVSc - Population Medicine (theriogenology, ruminant health management, swine health management)

Collaborative Specializations

Collaborative specializations provide an additional multidisciplinary experience for students enrolled in and completing the degree requirements for one of a number of approved Master's or Doctoral programs.

Information on the International Development Studies collaborative specialization

Information on the One Health collaborative specialization

Information on the Neuroscience collaborative specialization

Information on the Regenerative Medicine collaborative specialization

Information on the Toxicology collaborative specialization

Graduate Diplomas

OVC offers a three semester Diploma program in an effort to provide advanced practical training in multiple disciplines. Diploma programs are offered in two of the four academic departments.

Information on the Graduate Diploma in Pathobiology

Information on the Graduate Diploma in Public Health

Collaborative Degrees

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students can enrol in a combined DVM / Master of Public Health (MPH) program.

OVC U of G (Ontario Veterinary College - University of Guelph)

The Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) at the University of Guelph is a world leader in advancing veterinary medicine and health research to improve the health of animals, people, and our planet. OVC educates the next generation of health leaders and provides high-value experiential learning opportunities through an interdisciplinary, comparative approach aimed at finding real-world solutions to real-world problems.

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  • Department of Biomedical Sciences
  • Department of Clinical Studies
  • Department of Pathobiology
  • Department of Population Medicine
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