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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The University of Guelph offers the degree program Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) at the Ontario Veterinary College. The program is offered during the Fall and Winter semesters only and normally requires four years to complete. The college is accredited jointly by the Canadian and American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons of Britain. The D.V.M. degree from Guelph is respected by veterinarians throughout the world.

Faculty: Ontario Veterinary College  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The program is offered full-time in the Fall and Winter semesters over the equivalent of eight academic semesters.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue a variety of careers in veterinary medicine, including graduate studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be eligible to apply for fall entry, applicants must have completed a minimum of four full-time semesters (two years of an undergraduate degree) and eight prerequisite courses at an accredited institution, including Biological Sciences (1.00 credit), Cell Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry (0.50 credit each) among others listed in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Domestic applicants: CAD 12,344 a year (2026-27). Domestic Ontario student: tuition only, $6,172.48 per semester for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 (two semesters; full-time, 2.00+ credits). Compulsory fees and co-op fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 96,793 a year (2026-27). International student, 2026 cohort: tuition only, $48,396.96 per semester for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 (two semesters). Compulsory fees and UHIP health insurance are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes, non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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