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'''Website: http://www.tufts.edu/vet/'''<br>
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*Degree offered: D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
 
*Degree offered: D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
 
*Joint degree options:  
 
*Joint degree options:  
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**DVM/MS in Comparative Biomedical Sciences
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**DVM/MA with Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
 
**DVM/MS in Laboratory Animal Medicine
 
**DVM/MS in Laboratory Animal Medicine
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**DVM/MPH with Tufts University School of Medicine
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**DVM/Master of Public Health with Tufts University School of Medicine
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*4 years in length, with one summer period of full-time clinical training between the last two years
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**DVM/PhD with Tufts University Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences (7 yr)
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*Number of applications for class of 2014: 672
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**DVM/PhD with the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester (7 yr)
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*Class of 2014 size: 97
 
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==Contacts==
 
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'''Website:''' http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/site4.aspx<br>
 
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'''Phone:''' 416-978-7928<br>
 
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca
 
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==Program Information==
 
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
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*Number of applications in 2008: 2734
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**Includes core courses, core clinical rotations and 18 weeks of electives in the fourth year
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*Class size in 2009: 224
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**Optional Thesis Program
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***Click [http://vet.tufts.edu/education/dvm-program/curriculum-of-the-dvm-program/thesis-program-of-the-dvm-program/ here] for more information
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*Number of applications for class of 2021: 1106
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*Class of 2021 size: 98
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
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*Degree: Bachelor's degree
 
*Required Courses
 
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**Life Sciences (12 credits)
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**General Biology with laboratory (two semesters)
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**Social Sciences, Humanities or Languages (6 credits)
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**General Chemistry with laboratory (two semesters)
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**Organic Chemistry with laboratory (two semesters)
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**Physics (two semesters)
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**Genetics (one semester, unless included in General Biology)
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**Biochemistry (one semester)
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**Mathematics (two semesters): May include a statistics course taken in a department other than mathematics
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**English (two semesters): May include composition, reading, and or speech communication
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**Social and Behavioral Sciences (two semesters): May include psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, political science, and or economics
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**Humanities and Fine Arts (two semesters): May include literature, music, art, history, philosophy, religion, and or foreign language
 
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**Statistics (3 credits)
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**Cell biology
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**Courses that required expository writing (12 credits)
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**Microbiology
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For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Prerequisites.htm here]
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**Physiology
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**Comparative or developmental anatomy
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For more information, click [http://vet.tufts.edu/admissions/dvm-admissions/prerequisites-of-the-dvm-program/ here]
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====GPA====
 
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*Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale)
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*Average accepted GPA for class of 2021: 3.70
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*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.89
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For more information, click [http://vet.tufts.edu/wp-content/uploads/Vet-Admission-Statistics-2021.pdf here]
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**GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course grade per full year of study.
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====GRE (Graduate Record Examination)====
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**If applying after three years of full-time study, the 3 lowest grades will be removed.
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*Mean scores for class of 2021:
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**If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed
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**Verbal: 160
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**Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites
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**Quantitative: 158
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For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm here]
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**Analytical: 4.5
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*Test must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
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*Minimum scores:
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For more information, click [http://vet.tufts.edu/admissions/dvm-admissions/admissions-criteria-of-the-dvm-program/ here]
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**Physical Sciences – 9
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**Biological Sciences – 9
 
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**Verbal Reasoning – 9
 
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**Biological Sciences – 12
 
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**Verbal Reasoning – 10
 
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**Writing Sample – Q
 
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*MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
 
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*Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered
 
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For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/MCAT.htm here]
 
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
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*Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/b_omsas_e.pdf OMSAS guidelines]
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*Deadline: September 17, 2018 at 11:59PM EST
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*Autobiographical sketch – outline of extra-curricular activities (with contact information)
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**For more information, click [http://vet.tufts.edu/admissions/guide-for-applying-dvm/ here]
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*References (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form
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*Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
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*Official transcripts from universities attended
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**Request official transcripts sent to VMCAS
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For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Non-Academic_Qualifications.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br>
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**Request three letters of evaluation
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For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/application/Tips.htm here]
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***Faculty member who taught a course
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***Pre-veterinary, pre-medical or pre-health professions committee representative
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***Veterinarian or research scientist
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**Tufts-specific questions under "Questions"
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*Application Fee of $70
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*Official GRE Scores
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*Description of Veterinary, Animal and or Health Science Experience
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*Description of Extracurricular Activities
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==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Late February – early March
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*Around 400 candidates are invited to the campus for an interview
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*Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student
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For more information, click [http://vet.tufts.edu/admissions/dvm-admissions/admissions-criteria-of-the-dvm-program/ here]
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For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/application/interview.htm here]
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==Timeline==
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==Early Admission==
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*Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online
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*To be eligible to apply, candidates for this program must be sophomores and must have demonstrated academic proficiency in their freshman and sophomore coursework, particularly in the DVM prerequisite science courses
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*Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account
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*Deadline: March 1
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*Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications
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*Small number of applicants invited for on campus interviews in March
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*Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS
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* ACT and/or SAT scores required
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*Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received
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*Decision letters will be mailed out in early April
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*Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS
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*May 15, 2009: First offers of admission
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==Tuition 2017-2018==
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*June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission
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*MA residents/Out-of-State residents: US  $49,086/$53,958
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*June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS
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For more information on tuition, click [http://vet.tufts.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/ here]
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For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates.html here]
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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[[Category:Tufts University|Veterinary Studies]]
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*First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887
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[[Category:Veterinary Studies|Tufts]]
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*Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 19 170.90
 
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*First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48 620
 
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*Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 659.90
 
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/registrar/finance.htm here]<br>
 
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For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/awards/scholarships.htm here]
 
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[[Category:University of Toronto|Medicine]]
 
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[[Category:Medicine|Toronto]]
 

Latest revision as of 10:59, 10 September 2018


Contacts

Website: http://www.tufts.edu/vet/
Phone: (508) 839-5302
Admissions e-mail: vetadmissions@tufts.edu

Program Information

  • Degree offered: D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
  • Joint degree options:
    • DVM/MA with Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
    • DVM/MS in Laboratory Animal Medicine
    • DVM/Master of Public Health with Tufts University School of Medicine
    • DVM/PhD with Tufts University Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences (7 yr)
    • DVM/PhD with the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester (7 yr)
  • 4 years in length
    • Includes core courses, core clinical rotations and 18 weeks of electives in the fourth year
    • Optional Thesis Program
      • Click here for more information
  • Number of applications for class of 2021: 1106
  • Class of 2021 size: 98

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree
  • Required Courses
    • General Biology with laboratory (two semesters)
    • General Chemistry with laboratory (two semesters)
    • Organic Chemistry with laboratory (two semesters)
    • Physics (two semesters)
    • Genetics (one semester, unless included in General Biology)
    • Biochemistry (one semester)
    • Mathematics (two semesters): May include a statistics course taken in a department other than mathematics
    • English (two semesters): May include composition, reading, and or speech communication
    • Social and Behavioral Sciences (two semesters): May include psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, political science, and or economics
    • Humanities and Fine Arts (two semesters): May include literature, music, art, history, philosophy, religion, and or foreign language
  • Recommended Courses
    • Cell biology
    • Microbiology
    • Physiology
    • Comparative or developmental anatomy

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Average accepted GPA for class of 2021: 3.70

For more information, click here

GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

  • Mean scores for class of 2021:
    • Verbal: 160
    • Quantitative: 158
    • Analytical: 4.5
  • Test must have been written within 5 years of application deadline

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Deadline: September 17, 2018 at 11:59PM EST
    • For more information, click here
  • Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
    • Request official transcripts sent to VMCAS
    • Request three letters of evaluation
      • Faculty member who taught a course
      • Pre-veterinary, pre-medical or pre-health professions committee representative
      • Veterinarian or research scientist
    • Tufts-specific questions under "Questions"
  • Application Fee of $70
  • Official GRE Scores
  • Description of Veterinary, Animal and or Health Science Experience
  • Description of Extracurricular Activities

Interview

  • Around 400 candidates are invited to the campus for an interview

For more information, click here

Early Admission

  • To be eligible to apply, candidates for this program must be sophomores and must have demonstrated academic proficiency in their freshman and sophomore coursework, particularly in the DVM prerequisite science courses
  • Deadline: March 1
  • Small number of applicants invited for on campus interviews in March
  • ACT and/or SAT scores required
  • Decision letters will be mailed out in early April

Tuition 2017-2018

  • MA residents/Out-of-State residents: US $49,086/$53,958

For more information on tuition, click here

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