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==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | Website: http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/ <br> | + | '''Website:''' http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/ <br> |
| − | + | '''Phone:''' (306) 966-7454<br> | |
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| + | ==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 | ||
| + | *300 applications every year for up to 77 students accepted | ||
| + | *Preference given to 4 Western Provinces and Northern Territories (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern territories) | ||
| + | *[http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/future_students/WCVM_admissions_small.pdf Admissions Brochure] | ||
| + | For more information on the place of residence, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/regional_nature.php here] | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==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 |
| − | *The | + | *Required Courses |
| − | * | + | **English (6 credits) |
| − | For more information click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/admissions/ | + | **Chemistry (6 credits) |
| + | **Organic Chemistry (3 credits) | ||
| + | **Biochemistry (6 credits) | ||
| + | **Physics (6 credits) | ||
| + | **Mathematics or Statistics (6 credits) | ||
| + | **Biology (6 credits) | ||
| + | **Genetics (3 credits) | ||
| + | **Introductory Microbiology (3 credits) | ||
| + | **Electives (15 credits) | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/academic_requirements.php here] | ||
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| + | ====GPA==== | ||
| + | *Average accepted GPA over the years: 78% to 86%, 3.7-3.9 | ||
| + | *All university work undertaken is considered when evaluating student performance | ||
| + | *The courseload of the applicant is a consideration (prefer students with a full courseload) | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/admissions_process.php here] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Animal and Veterinary Experience==== | ||
| + | *any application will be strengthened if the applicant can demonstrate good knowledge of the veterinary profession accompanied by first-hand experience | ||
| + | *significant animal experience goes beyond having a pet. It could include responsibility for the care and husbandry of a food-animal unit | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/veterinary_experience.php here] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Required Documents==== | ||
| + | *Two official transcripts of their university records | ||
| + | **One set of transcripts at the application date, another at the end when the spring marks are available | ||
| + | *Three referees – one referee must be veterinarian | ||
| + | *A completed application form obtained from the Admissions Office | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/admissions_procedures.php here] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Interview== | ||
| + | *Late February – early March | ||
| + | *Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/adm/application/interview.htm here] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Timeline== |
| − | * | + | *January 3 – Deadline for the Application plus Supporting Documents |
| − | * | + | *April – Interviews will be done after all the results of the Spring examinations are received |
| − | For more | + | *July 1 – Final selections are made |
| + | For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/undergraduate_program/admissions_procedures.php here] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Tuition 2010-2011== |
| − | * | + | *Yearly Tuition: $7020.00 |
| − | For more information click | + | For more information, click [http://students.usask.ca/current/paying/tuition.php here] |
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| − | [[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Veterinary | + | [[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Veterinary Medicine]] |
| − | [[Category: Veterinary | + | [[Category:Veterinary Medicine|Saskatchewan]] |
Revision as of 22:57, 19 October 2010
Contacts
Website: http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/
Phone: (306) 966-7454
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
- 300 applications every year for up to 77 students accepted
- Preference given to 4 Western Provinces and Northern Territories (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern territories)
- Admissions Brochure
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 (6 credits)
- Physics (6 credits)
- Mathematics or Statistics (6 credits)
- Biology (6 credits)
- Genetics (3 credits)
- Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)
- Electives (15 credits)
For more information, click here
GPA
- Average accepted GPA over the years: 78% to 86%, 3.7-3.9
- All university work undertaken is considered when evaluating student performance
- The courseload of the applicant is a consideration (prefer students with a full courseload)
For more information, click here
Animal and Veterinary Experience
- any application will be strengthened if the applicant can demonstrate good knowledge of the veterinary profession accompanied by first-hand experience
- significant animal experience goes beyond having a pet. It could include responsibility for the care and husbandry of a food-animal unit
For more information, click here
Required Documents
- Two official transcripts of their university records
- One set of transcripts at the application date, another at the end when the spring marks are available
- Three referees – one referee must be veterinarian
- A completed application form obtained from the Admissions Office
For more information, click here
Interview
- Late February – early March
- Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student
For more information, click here
Timeline
- January 3 – Deadline for the Application plus Supporting Documents
- April – Interviews will be done after all the results of the Spring examinations are received
- July 1 – Final selections are made
For more information, click here
Tuition 2010-2011
- Yearly Tuition: $7020.00
For more information, click here
