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DVSc Pathobiology at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The Department of Pathobiology offers programs of study leading to MSc and PhD degrees and a Graduate Diploma in the following four fields: Comparative Pathology Avian pathology Fish pathology Wildlife and zoo animal medicine and pathology Laboratory animal science Immunology Veterinary Infectious Diseases Veterinary bacteriology Veterinary parasitology Veterinary virology Veterinary Pathology Anatomic pathology Clinical pathology The Department also participates in the course-based Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) and Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc) programs.

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

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of nine semesters of full-time study; the completion of at least 2.5 credits in courses prescribed by the student's advisory committee including completion of the department's graduate seminar course, with an overall average of at least 'B-', and satisfactory completion of a qualifying examination, thesis and final oral examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants require a DVM (or equivalent) degree with high academic standing and must be eligible for an educational license from the College of Veterinarians of Ontario. Alternatively, applicants with a DVM (or equivalent) degree can be admitted after completion of an acceptable graduate diploma, MSc, or PhD degree with an upper 'B' average. Admission requires the identification of a faculty advisor and a source of personal support for the student. If these have not been arranged by the applicant, a statement of the applicant's interests and objectives and supportive letters of reference are required to assist with the identification of an appropriate faculty advisor and potential sources of funds for research and student stipend. Several stipends for DVSc candidates are available intermittently for training in some disciplines.

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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