STEM
Thesis-based PhD that trains animal health researchers and postgraduate veterinarians to advance animal and public health. Students develop specialized expertise through an original research thesis under a supervisor. Specializations include Wildlife Health and Ecology and Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine.
Faculty: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | Department: Veterinary Medical Sciences Graduate Program | Duration: Two years full time; six years maximum | Intake: September 1, January 1, May 1 and July 1 | Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Four courses, including professional skills in health science research and biostatistical methods, plus electives such as biology of laboratory animals, stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, and parasitology. Students give two seminars, complete a research proposal with oral and written candidacy exams, and defend an original thesis in an open oral defence.
Academia; government (regulatory, food safety, water safety); feedlot; zoos; centre for disease control; biotechnology; pharmaceuticals; vaccine development; diagnostic pathology.
For the PhD application deadlines, see . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements , the Veterinary Medical Sciences program requires: a) A minimum of a baccalaureate degree (or its equivalent, or a BVSc, DVM or MD degree) with course work appropriate for VMS graduate training from a recognized institution, with a minimum admission grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale or equivalent in the last two years (60 units) of undergraduate study. b) For applicants required to present proficiency in English, a minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 97 (5.0 for tests taken after January 21, 2026), an IELTS score of 7.0, or a CAEL overall score of 70.
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.
Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.
The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
STEM
University of Calgary, Canada
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