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Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Studies provides the courses needed to apply to any Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program in Canada. Students gain hands-on animal care experience with sheep, dairy cattle and aquaculture species. It is an upgrading and pathways programme on the Truro and Bible Hill campus, offered through the Bachelor of Science (Agriculture).

Faculty: Agriculture  |  Department: Animal Science and Aquaculture  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September, January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Foundation courses in biology, chemistry, calculus and English, with electives such as Agricultural Ecosystems and Overview of the Animal Health Sciences.

Career pathways

Prepares students for DVM study and careers such as veterinarian (with further education), animal nutritionist and aquaculture manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average 75%; Academic English 12; Pre-calculus Math 12; three additional academic subjects. Students lacking pre-calculus may be admitted conditionally on completing an equivalent upgrading course.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: September, January

Duration: 2 years

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