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Revision as of 23:28, 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
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
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