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MSc 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

The thesis option requires a minimum of 6 semesters (2 years) of full time study. The program provides focused research training in areas related to veterinary medicine. Research projects may examine aspects of clinical practice or concepts but are not considered discipline or specialty training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have either an honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field with at least a B- (70% Ontario equivalent) over the last 2 years of full-time study, or a DVM (or equivalent) degree with at least an overall B- (70% Ontario equivalent) in the DVM program; licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario is not required. Candidates are accepted based on adequate background preparation and availability of an advisor in the area of interest. Applicants should contact potential faculty advisors with established research programs listed in the department website. Acceptance into the MSc by thesis program will be dependent on stipend funding opportunities that may be available through faculty advisors, scholarships or sponsorship. There is usually no stipend support for MSc course work students.

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; $150 for MBA, MA Leadership, MCLC, MPAcc and MRE; non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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