Department of Veterinary Microbiology
CONTACT
Graduate Chair: Janet Hill
Graduate Secretary: Linda Nemeth
Phone: (306) 966-7210
Department of Microbiology
Western College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Saskatchewan52 Campus DriveSaskatoon SK CAN S7N 5B4
Veterinary Microbiology
The Department of Veterinary Microbiology has students with diverse interests including bacteriology, epidemiology, immunology, parasitology and virology, and their research questions address these areas at levels ranging from the molecular to the population. We are united by our desire to explore microorganisms and their relationships with us and other animals.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Standard Graduate Studies Application plus proof of language proficiency if required. Students are not required to take the GraduateRecord Examination (GRE) or other entrance examinations.
We strongly advise prospective students to contact individual departmental faculty members, to inquire if they are willing to supervise the student, before applying for admission. Information about the research interests of departmental faculty can be obtained from our website or the Vaccine and Infectious Diseases (VIDO) web sites.
Only applicants who are supported by scholarships or through their supervisor's research grant will be accepted as graduate students in the program. The level of financial support must be at least enough to meet the estimated cost of attending the University (see above).
FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS
All students must have financial support - at least $15,000/year for M.Sc. students and $18,000/year for Ph.D. students. Most students are supported partially by their supervisor's research grants and partially by scholarships awarded through the Department. To obtain a scholarship a student must have an academic average of over 80% in the last two academic years before applying for admission to the Department. To retain a scholarship a student must maintain an 80% average and demonstrate satisfactory progress in their research project. Scholarships are awarded for 2 years from the time of initial registration for M.Sc. students and four years for Ph.D. students. Students are encouraged to apply for other sources of support.
M.Sc. +
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must maintain continuous registration in the VTMC 994.6 course. Students must take GSR 960.0, and, GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects, or, GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects.
- Minimum of 9 credit units, including VTMC 990.0, VTMC 994.6 and VTMC 830.3
- Four terms of residency (excluding summers)
M.Vet.Sc. +
The M.Vet.Sc. is designed to provide instruction beyond the D.V.M. level for veterinarians who desire both postgraduate training and experience, but have no primary interest in research. There is no thesis requirement.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must maintain continuous registration in the VTMC 992.0 course. Students must take GSR 960.0, and, GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects, or, GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects.
- 21 credit units at graduate level, including VTMC 990.0, and VTMC 830.3
- 6 credit units at upper undergraduate level
- Four terms of residency (excluding summers)
Ph.D. +
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Master of Science (M.Sc.), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course. Students must take GSR 960.0, and, GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects, or, GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects.
- 3 credit units, including VTMC 990, and 996
- VTMC 830.3
- Comprehensive Exam at least one year before defending Ph.D. thesis
- Four terms of residency (excluding summers)
