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Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology Certificate at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

The Certificate in Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology gives graduate students advanced training in veterinary diagnostic pathology under experienced diagnostic pathologists. It is completed through a single yearlong 9-credit course, Advanced Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology, across three consecutive terms.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies  |  Department: Veterinary Pathology  |  Duration: 1 year (single yearlong course over 3 consecutive terms)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

VTPA 854.9 Advanced Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology (9 credit units), with VTPA 990.0, GPS 960.0 and GPS 962.0.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be accepted into the CVDP program, applicants must:; be a graduate of a recognized program of veterinary medicine and, therefore, have earned a DVM degree or equivalent; In addition to a D.V.M., must have a minimum of 2 years of additional, recognized post-D.V.M. veterinary diagnostic pathology training and have demonstrated competence; possess a weighted average of at least 75% (USask grade equivalencies) during their veterinary diagnostic pathology training program, if applicable (as not all veterinary diagnostic pathology training programs, or residencies, use grades);

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 1 year (single yearlong course over 3 consecutive terms)

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