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PhD 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

Students must have successfully completed PABI*6430 Academic and Professional Skills in Pathobiology and PABI*6450 Doctoral Seminar in Pathobiology, and have obtained at least a 'B ' average in all courses prescribed by the advisory committee. PhD students who have transferred from the MSc program, and who have previously completed PABI*6440, are considered to have met the seminar course requirement and are exempt from completing PABI*6450.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The usual requirement for admission to the PhD program is the completion of an approved MSc degree with a minimum 'B+' average and strongly supportive letters from referees familiar with the background of the applicant. Performance in relevant biomedical science courses, (e.g. microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, etc) at a level above the 'B+' average is normally expected. Students may apply for admission into the PhD program before completing the MSc program, providing that they have a minimum 'A' average and a demonstrated capacity for independent research. Some students with demonstrated potential for independent research and a superior academic record during their baccalaureate or DVM programs may be admitted directly into the PhD program. Admission requires a statement of the applicant's interests and objectives and supportive letters of reference.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,992 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $2,330.69 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 19,680 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $6,560.27 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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