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DVSc Clinical Studies at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The Department of Clinical Studies offers graduate programs leading to MSc and DVSc degrees. The Department of Clinical Studies also participates in the course-based Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) program.

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

This program involves two-thirds of the time in applied clinical practice. and one-third of the time taking a minimum of five 0.5-credit graduate courses, conducting a research project related to the veterinary specialty, a written and oral qualifying exam to be taken before the end of the 6th semester, writing a thesis in a publication ready format, and a thesis defense in front of an examination committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum of Ontario Equivalent average of 'B' (73% minimum) or GPA 3.0/4.0 in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program or equivalent. Applicants must be eligible for licensure by College of Veterinarians of Ontario. In addition, a completed internship or equivalent is usually required.

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,490 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,496.69 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 26,974 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $8,991.59 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees 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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