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Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based in Veterinary Medical Sciences at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Thesis-based MSc preparing graduates for leadership in animal and public health. Students build core competencies in veterinary medical sciences and gain specialised knowledge through their own thesis research. Specializations are Wildlife Health and Ecology and Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine  |  Duration: Two years full time; four years maximum  |  Intake: September 1 (deadlines: June 1 Canadians/PRs; May 1 international)  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Three courses including professional skills in health science research and biostatistical methods, one public seminar, elective topics such as laboratory animal biology, stem cell biology and parasitology, and a thesis defended in an open oral defence.

Career pathways

Academia, government (food and water safety regulation), feedlots, zoos, centres for disease control, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, vaccine development, diagnostic pathology; prerequisite for a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For the MSc 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.

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