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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/ <br>
 
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'''Email:''' wcvm.admissions@usask.ca
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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**first two years focus on basic and applied science core courses
 
**first two years focus on basic and applied science core courses
 
**clinical experience during their final years
 
**clinical experience during their final years
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*300 applications every year for up to 77 students accepted
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*2017-18 Entry admission statistics: 547 applications with 78 students accepted
 
*Preference given to 4 Western Provinces and Northern Territories (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern territories)
 
*Preference given to 4 Western Provinces and Northern Territories (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern territories)
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For more information on the place of residence, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/regional_nature.php here]
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For more information on the place of residence, click [https://admissions.usask.ca/veterinary-medicine.php#Admissionrequirements here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
 
**English (6 credits)
 
**English (6 credits)
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**Chemistry (6 credits)
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**Chemistry (6 credits)  
 
**Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
 
**Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
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**Biochemistry (6 credits)
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**Biochemistry (3 credits)
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**Physics (6 credits)
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**Physics (3 credits)  
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**Mathematics or Statistics (6 credits)
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**Mathematics or Statistics (6 credits)  
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**Biology (6 credits)
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**Biology (6 credits)  
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**Genetics (3 credits)
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**Genetics (3 credits)  
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**Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)
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**Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)  
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**Electives (15 credits)
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**Electives (21 credits)
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/academic_requirements.php here]
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For more information, click [https://admissions.usask.ca/veterinary-medicine.php#Admissionrequirements here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Average accepted GPA over the years: 78% to 86%, 3.7-3.9
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*Minimum accepted cumulative average is 75%
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*All GPA scales are converted to a common scale
 
*All university work undertaken is considered when evaluating student performance
 
*All university work undertaken is considered when evaluating student performance
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**2/3 overall average (all university courses completed)
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**1/3 best full year average (min 24 credits, or greater than or equal to 8 one-term courses excluding labs)
 
*The courseload of the applicant is a consideration (prefer students with a full courseload)
 
*The courseload of the applicant is a consideration (prefer students with a full courseload)
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/admissions_process.php here]
 
  
 
====Animal and Veterinary Experience====
 
====Animal and Veterinary Experience====
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*any application will be strengthened if the applicant can demonstrate good knowledge of the veterinary profession accompanied by first-hand experience
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*Applicants are required to have both experience and good knowledge of animals and veterinary profession (assessed in the interview)
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*significant animal experience goes beyond having a pet. It could include responsibility for the care and husbandry of a food-animal unit
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**Veterinary experience: under a veterinarian in placements such as animal shelters, research labs, animal rehab or others
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/veterinary_experience.php here]
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**Animal experience: goes beyond having a pet and includes being responsible for livestock unit, working in shelters, and other experiences without supervision of veterinarian
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**Specific experiences and amount of experience varies but all must have shown to be useful and significant in working with animals
  
 
====Required Documents====
 
====Required Documents====
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*Two official transcripts of their university records
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*Official transcripts sent at time of application sent to WCVM Admissions Office
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**One set of transcripts at the application date, another at the end when the spring marks are available
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**Updated versions of the transcript should be submitted as soon as grades are released in January and May
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*Three referees – one referee must be veterinarian
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*Two references
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*A completed application form obtained from the Admissions Office
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**One reference must be veterinarian
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/admissions_procedures.php here]
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**One reference with animal related or agricultural background
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**References should follow the format found on the link [https://admissions.usask.ca/documents/vetmed-reference-evaluation-form.pdf here]
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*The application must be completed online [https://wcvmadmweb.usask.ca/prd/aAdmissions/Login.aspx here]
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*December 1 – Deadline for the Application plus Supporting Documents
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*Mid-September - Applications open online yearly
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For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/admissions_procedures.php here]
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*December 1 – Deadline for the Application and Residency
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*January 31 - Transcripts for fall due
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*Feb 15 - Reference forms due
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*May 15 - Unofficial transcripts emailed for spring
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*May 31 - Official transcript spring term due
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*Late April - Early June - Interviews take place
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*Mid June - Admission decisions released
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For more information, click [https://admissions.usask.ca/documents/brochures/wcvm-admissions-manual.pdf here]
  
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==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*Yearly Tuition: $7,497.00
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*Yearly Tuition: $10,683
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For more information, click [http://students.usask.ca/current/paying/tuition.php here]
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For more information, click [https://admissions.usask.ca/veterinary-medicine.php#Tuitionestimates here]
  
 
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Veterinary Studies]]
 
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Veterinary Studies]]
 
[[Category:Veterinary Studies|Saskatchewan]]
 
[[Category:Veterinary Studies|Saskatchewan]]

Latest revision as of 11:27, 10 September 2018


Contacts

Website: http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/
Phone: 306-966-7459
Email: wcvm.admissions@usask.ca

Program Information

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • 4 years in length
    • first two years focus on basic and applied science core courses
    • clinical experience during their final years
  • 2017-18 Entry admission statistics: 547 applications with 78 students accepted
  • Preference given to 4 Western Provinces and Northern Territories (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern territories)

For more information on the place of residence, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: at least two years of university. However, neither the number of years of pre-professional study nor the degree(s) held are factors in selecting students
  • Required Courses
    • English (6 credits)
    • Chemistry (6 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
    • Biochemistry (3 credits)
    • Physics (3 credits)
    • Mathematics or Statistics (6 credits)
    • Biology (6 credits)
    • Genetics (3 credits)
    • Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)
    • Electives (21 credits)

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Minimum accepted cumulative average is 75%
  • All GPA scales are converted to a common scale
  • All university work undertaken is considered when evaluating student performance
    • 2/3 overall average (all university courses completed)
    • 1/3 best full year average (min 24 credits, or greater than or equal to 8 one-term courses excluding labs)
  • The courseload of the applicant is a consideration (prefer students with a full courseload)

Animal and Veterinary Experience

  • Applicants are required to have both experience and good knowledge of animals and veterinary profession (assessed in the interview)
    • Veterinary experience: under a veterinarian in placements such as animal shelters, research labs, animal rehab or others
    • Animal experience: goes beyond having a pet and includes being responsible for livestock unit, working in shelters, and other experiences without supervision of veterinarian
    • Specific experiences and amount of experience varies but all must have shown to be useful and significant in working with animals

Required Documents

  • Official transcripts sent at time of application sent to WCVM Admissions Office
    • Updated versions of the transcript should be submitted as soon as grades are released in January and May
  • Two references
    • One reference must be veterinarian
    • One reference with animal related or agricultural background
    • References should follow the format found on the link here
  • The application must be completed online here

Timeline

  • Mid-September - Applications open online yearly
  • December 1 – Deadline for the Application and Residency
  • January 31 - Transcripts for fall due
  • Feb 15 - Reference forms due
  • May 15 - Unofficial transcripts emailed for spring
  • May 31 - Official transcript spring term due
  • Late April - Early June - Interviews take place
  • Mid June - Admission decisions released

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • Yearly Tuition: $10,683

For more information, click here

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