Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
CONTACT
Graduate Chair: Dr. Joseph Stookey
Graduate Secretary: Jackie Gabriel
Phone: (306) 966-7145
Department of Large Animal Clinical SciencesUniversity of Saskatchewan52 Campus Drive
Saskatoon SK CAN S7N 5B4
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Researchers in WCVM's Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences are exploring issues in the areas of epidemiology, food safety, animal ethology and welfare, theriogenology (cattle and horses), work in specialized livestock, and various projects in surgery and medicine.
FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Students are eligible for a variety of financial awards, bursaries, and scholarships. For more information, please see the College of Graduate Studies & Research Awards Database.
M.Sc. +
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Non-veterinary graduates may be accepted into non-clinical MSc programs.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must maintain a continuous registration in the VLAC 994 course.
A minimum of 15 credit units, plus the following requirements:
- GSR 960.0 and GSR 961.0 or GSR 962.0 if research involves human or animal subjects
- VLAC 990
- VLAC 994
In general, a minimum of one academic year must be spent in residence so as to ensure that students fully benefit from participation in the departmental seminars and other interactions with faculty and fellow graduate students.
M.Vet.Sc. +
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 30 credit units, plus the following requirements:
- GSR 960.0 and GSR 961.0 or GSR 962.0 if research involves human or animal subjects
- VLAC 990
- VLAC 992
In general, a minimum of one academic year must be spent in residence so as to ensure that students fully benefit from participation in the departmental seminars and other interactions with faculty and fellow graduate students.
Ph.D. +
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Veterinary Science (MVetSc).
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must maintain continuous registration in the VLAC 996 course.
A minimum of six credit units beyond the MSc minimum, plus the following requirements:
- GSR 960.0 and GSR 961.0 or GSR 962.0 if research involves human or animal subjects
- VLAC 990
- VLAC 996
In general, a minimum of one academic year must be spent in residence so as to ensure that students fully benefit from participation in the departmental seminars and other interactions with faculty and fellow graduate students.
