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MSc 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 primary objective of the MSc is to provide students with training in conceptual and laboratory aspects of research, combined with advanced training in a field of knowledge relating to manifestations, basic mechanisms and host resistance for diseases of vertebrates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have either an honours degree in biological sciences with at least a 'B' average during the final 2 years of the program, or a DVM (or equivalent) degree with at least a 'B' average over the four years of the program. In either case, performance in relevant biomedical science courses, (e.g. microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, etc.) at a level above the minimum 'B' average is normally expected. Admission requires a statement of the applicant's interests and objectives and supportive letters of reference. An appropriate faculty advisor must be identified, as well as potential sources of funds for research and for provision of a stipend for the student. Applications may be submitted at any time. Initial enrolment can be in the Fall, Winter or Summer semesters, with a preference for the Fall.

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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