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Veterinary Microbiology
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Program Requirements
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Admission Requirements
- a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- 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
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GPS 960.0
- GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 9 credit units, including:
- VTMC 990.0
- VTMC 994.0
- VTMC 830.3
- VTMC 990.0
- VTMC 994.6
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 four-year honours degree, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
- a cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (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 continuous registration in the 996 course.
- 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 12 credit units at the 800-level, including:
- 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’s degree, 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 the 996 course.
- GPS 960.0
- GPS 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GPS 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- minimum 3 credit units, including:
- VTMC 990.0
- VTMC 830.3
- VTMC 996.0
- Comprehensive Exam at least one year before defending Ph.D. thesis
Transfer from M.Sc. to Ph.D.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- 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, including:
- VTMC 830.3
- VTMC 990.0
- VTMC 996.0
- Comprehensive exam
- Thesis defence
