WCVM: Vet Path admissions requirements

WCVM Graduate Programs

Admissions Requirements: Veterinary Pathology

Master of Science (MSc)

Admission Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent; exceptions may apply for MSc.

Degree Requirements

Students must maintain continuous registration in the VTPA 994 course.

A minimum of nine credit units plus the following requirements:

VTPA 990
VTPA 991 (as appropriate)
VTPA 994
No specified residency requirement.

Master of Veterinary Science (MVetSc)

Admission Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.

Degree Requirements

Students must maintain continuous registration in the VTPA 992 course.

A minimum of 30 credit units including:

VTPA 992
VTPA 990
VTPA 991
VTPA 980
A comprehensive examination at the conclusion of the program in addition to course examinations
No specified residency requirement.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Admission Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent; exceptions may apply for PhD.

Degree Requirements

Students must maintain continuous registration in the VTPA 996 course.

A minimum of six credit units plus the following requirements:

VTPA 990
VTPA 991 (as appropriate)
VTPA 996
No specified residency requirement.

Transfer from Master of Science (MSc) to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degree Requirements

Students must maintain continuous registration in the VTPA 996 course.

A minimum of 15 credit units plus the following requirements:

VTPA 990
VTPA 991 (as appropriate)
VTPA 996
No specified residency requirement.

Post mortem examination area in WCVM's new diagnostics addition.