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Graduate Diploma in 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 Graduate Diploma requires three semesters of full time study and completion of 1.5 credits of prescribed courses, including 0.5 credits in an applied course and no more than 0.5 credits in a Special Topics course. The remaining credits may be in the defined area of study, as prescribed by the faculty advisor. Diploma students must satisfactorily pass a final oral comprehensive examination on knowledge in their field of study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants require a DVM (or equivalent) degree with acceptable academic standing. Admission requires the prior identification of a faculty advisor and a source of personal support for the student.

Domestic applicants: CAD 7,132 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,377.53 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 20,512 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $6,837.54 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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