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Veterinary Microbiology
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 9 credit units, including VTMC 990.0, and VTMC 994.0
- VTMC 830.3
- VTMC 990.0
- VTMC 994.6
- residency requirements: At the discretion of the department but normally four terms of residency (excluding summers).
Master of Veterinary Science (M.Vet.Sc.)
This program is not currently admitting new students.
The M.Vet.Sc. program 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. Thus, it does not include a thesis requirement.
Admission Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 992 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- 15 credit units at graduate level, 6 credit units at upper undergraduate level including VTMC 990.0, and VTMC 992.0
- VTMC 830.3
- VTMC 990.0
- VTMC 992.0
- Residency Requirements: At the discretion of the department but normally four terms of residency (excluding summers).
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
- A doctor of veterinary medicine, a 4-year honours bachelor of science degree, or equivalent.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and independent research.
- Evidence of English proficiency.
Degree Requirements
- At least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program.
- Within the first year of the program, successfully complete a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination that is at least as rigorous as the defence for a Master’s thesis in the program area.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- A minimum of 12 credit units at the 800-level
- VTMC 830.3
- VTMC 990.0
- VTMC 996.0
- Pass a comprehensive examination, after completing the required course work, and prior to focusing on the research and doctoral thesis.
- Write and successfully defend a thesis based on original investigation.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Non-Direct Entry
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.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- minimum 3 credit units, including VTMC 990, and VTMC 996.0
- VTMC 830.3
- VTMC 996.0
- Comprehensive Exam at least one year before defending Ph.D. thesis
- Residency Requirements: At the discretion of the department but normally four terms of residency (excluding summers).
Transfer from M.Sc. to Ph.D.
Admission Requirements
- Qualifying Exam in order to transfer to Ph.D. program
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 12 credit units, including:
- VTMC 830.3
- VTMC 990.0
- VTMC 996.0
