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Population Medicine: DVSc

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Degree

  • DVSc (Doctor of Veterinary Science)

Program Type

  • Thesis

Delivery

  • On-campus

Entry Terms & Deadlines

  • Domestic:

    • Fall (September): April 1
    • Winter (January): November 1
    • Summer (May): March 1

  • International:

    • Fall (September): April 1
    • Winter (January): July 1
    • Summer (May): November 1

Duration

  • Full Time: 36-48 months
  • Part Time: 72-96 months

Admission Average

73% - 76%
Program Structure

A unique post-professional doctoral-level degree at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), the DVSc program brings together clinical-diagnostic skill training and advanced research in veterinary science. This program equips graduates with a wide range of skills to contribute to scientific dialogue and advancement of specialty areas of animal health.

Population Medicine
Areas of Study
The DVSc program in Population Medicine offers expertise in a number of areas: ■ Health Management (including ruminant and swine health management) ■ Theriogenology
Are you interested in
■ Epidemiology ■ Infectious Diseases ■ Biostatistics ■ Health Management of Agricultural and Companion Animals ■ Advanced Clinical Skills Training ■ Specialty Veterinary Sciences
Career Opportunities
■ Specialized veterinary practitioner ■ Diagnostician ■ Researcher ■ Pharmaceutical technical services ■ Government organizations ■ Academia

Program Overview and Admission Requirements

The Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc) program is a thesis-based program combined with clinical work completed in approximately 9 semesters (3 years). The DVSc program requires the successful completion of a qualifying exam and the completion and defence of a research-based thesis.

Admission Requirements

A DVM or equivalent degree that would allow the applicant to be eligible for a licence to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario is required for admissions consideration.

Application Deadlines

Population Medicine DVSc positions are advertised through appropriate veterinary channels. Deadlines are included in these postings.

Contact Us

Graduate and Research Programs Team: popmgrad@uoguelph.ca

Graduate Program Coordinator:

Dr. David Renaud
renaudd@uoguelph.ca

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
  • Health Sciences Centre

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