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Veterinary Pathology
Website: Veterinary Pathology
Currently, research interests in the department include: diagnostic pathology, pathogenesis of infectious disease in poultry and mammals, mucosal immunity, innate immunity and disease resistance, viral oncogenesis, hematological disorders, wildlife diseases and toxicopathology related to environmental contaminants in wildlife.
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent; exceptions may apply for M.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
- minimum of 9 credit units plus
- VTPA 990.0
- VTPA 991.0 [Required when concurrently registered in diagnostic course(s)]
- VTPA 994.0
- no specified residency requirement
Master of Veterinary Science (M.Vet.Sc.)
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
- minimum of 30 credit units plus:
- VTPA 992.0
- VTPA 990.0
- VTPA 991.0
- VTPA 980.0
- comprehensive examination at end in addition to course examinations
- no specified residency requirement
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry Ph.D. admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research.
- A doctor of veterinary medicine, or equivalent, a 4-year degree relevant to the proposed field of study may be accepted.
- 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
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- 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 15 credit units at the 800-level
- VTPA 990.0
- VTPA 991.0
- VTPA 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
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent; exceptions may apply for Ph.D.
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 6 credit units plus
- VTPA 990.0
- VTPA 991.0
- VTPA 996.0
- no specified residency requirement
Transfer from M.Sc. to Ph.D.
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 of 15 credit units plus:
- VTPA 990.0
- VTPA 991.0
- VTPA 996.0
- no specified residency requirement
