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Small Animal Clinical Sciences
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Program Requirements
Master of Veterinary Science (M.Vet.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
- D.V.M. from a recognized college or university
- a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain registration in VSAC 992
- GPS 960.0
- GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- minimum of 30 credit units
- VSAC 992.0
- VSAC 990.0
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Project-option
Admission Requirements
- D.V.M. or equivalent from a recognized college or university
- a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency will be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information
- Eligibility for restricted, educational SVMA licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Saskatchewan.
- Completion of an internship program at an accredited institution or a least one-year equivalent of experience in veterinary practice
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 992 course.
- GPS 960.0
- GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 24 credit units:
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12 credit units pertaining to clinical competency, as approved by the advisory committee
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12 credit units pertaining to research and discipline-specific, foundational knowledge, as approved by the advisory committee
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- VSAC 992.0
- VSAC 990.0
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Thesis-based
Admission Requirements
- D.V.M. from a recognized college or university
- a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain registration in VSAC 994.0
- GPS 960.0
- GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 12 credit units of graduate level course work
- VSAC 990.0
- VSAC 994.0
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Non-Direct
Admission Requirements
- A Master of Science (M.Sc.), or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
- a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master’s program)
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in VSAC 996.0.
- GPS 960.0
- GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 6 credit units of graduate level work beyond the M.Sc. requirements
- VSAC 990.0
- VSAC 996.0
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 degree
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work).
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for internationalapplicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. See the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Information and Policies in this Catalogue for more information.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in 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
- GPS 960.0
- GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 18 credit units at the 800-level
- VSAC 990.0
- VSAC 996.0 comprehensive examination
- Write and successfully defend a thesis based on original investigation.
Transfer from Master’s to Ph.D.
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
Degree Requirements
- GPS 960.0
- GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- A minimum of 18 credit units at the 800-level
- VSAC 990.0
- VSAC 996.0
- comprehensive exam
- thesis defence
