University of Saskatchewan

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

Tuition and Fees

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) — 2011-12 Academic Year
Four-year, undergraduate degree program

Please note: Microscope purchase is not necessary. The WCVM has recently incorporated virtual microscopy into its DVM program. Laptop computers will be used instead of microscopes.

Confirmed Tuition and Fees     

Year 1                 

Year 2                 

Year 3                   
Year 4                  
Credit units 40 44 46 32
Tuition $7,174.00 $7,174.00 $7,174.00 $7,174.00
Student fees $643.70 $643.70 $643.70

$643.70

Subtotal $7,817.70 $7,817.00 $7,817.00 $7,817.00





WCVSA fees $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Building key (refunded upon return $10.00 $0 $0 $0
Board examinations (NAVLE) n/a n/a n/a $934.50
Clickers (refunded upon return) $25.00 $0 $0 $0
TLD dosimeters $0 $0 $0 $20.00
Estimated Expenses



Laptop computer $800.00 $0 $0 $0
Textbooks $1,500.00 $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
Printing and paper* $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
Instruments and special clothing* $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00
Rabies immunizations* $125.00 $0 $200.00 $0
Travel expenses (optional) $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00
Accommodation (will vary greatly) $6,200.00 $6,200.00 $6,200.00 $6,200.00
TOTAL $18,752.70 $18,292.70 $17,992.70 $18,747.20





* Prices subject to change and will vary from student to student and year to year.